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The ancient Anglo-Saxons of Britain derived the patronymic English surname of Watson from the Old German language masculine given name of Walter, which means "mighty army". Watsons were Lords of the Manor of Rockingham, in the county of Rutland, in England, even before the Norman Invasion of 1066 A.D.

Family motto: "Fidelity is my glory!"

The earliest Scottish records (of one John Watson) are from 1392, when he had held land in Edinburgh.

Their Clan Badge has "Insperata Floruit" inscribed across the top.

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