Pronunciation | /ˈwɒtsən/ |
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Language(s) | English, Scots |
Origin | |
Language(s) | Middle English |
Word/name | 'son of Wat or Watt' |
Meaning | short form of Walter |
Other names | |
Variant form(s) | Watts, Wattis |
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Watson is a patronymic surname. In 2015, Watson was the 46th most common surname in England and the 19th most common in Scotland. [3] See also Clan Watson.