What does Williams mean?
Definitions for Williams
ˈwɪl yəmzwilliams
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word Williams.
Princeton's WordNet
Williams, Hank Williams, Hiram Williams, Hiram King Williamsnoun
United States country singer and songwriter (1923-1953)
Williams, Sir Bernard Williams, Bernard Arthur Owen Williamsnoun
English philosopher credited with reviving the field of moral philosophy (1929-2003)
Williams, William Carlos Williamsnoun
United States poet (1883-1963)
Williams, Ted Williams, Theodore Samuel Williamsnoun
United States baseball player noted as a hitter (1918-2002)
Williams, Roger Williamsnoun
English clergyman and colonist who was expelled from Massachusetts for criticizing Puritanism; he founded Providence in 1636 and obtained a royal charter for Rhode Island in 1663 (1603-1683)
Williams, Tennessee Williams, Thomas Lanier Williamsnoun
United States playwright (1911-1983)
Wiktionary
Williamsnoun
An English and Welsh patronymic surname derived from the given name William.
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Williams could refer to several things depending on the context. Here are a few definitions: 1) As a surname: Williams is a patronymic form of the name William that originated in medieval England and Wales. It's the third most common surname in the United States. 2) As a place: There are several cities and towns throughout the world named Williams, such as Williams, Arizona in the United States. 3) Companies/Brands: There are several businesses bearing this name, such as Williams-Sonoma, 4) In sports: Williams is a British Formula One motor racing team, founded by Frank Williams in 1977. 5) Educational Institutions: There's also Williams College, a private liberal arts college in Massachusetts. 6) In healthcare: Williams Syndrome is a rare neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by a distinctive, "elfin" facial appearance, along with a low nasal bridge. The definition can surely diverge depending on the specific context it's used.
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Who Was Who?
Williams
He was the man who ruined the shaving-mug business.
Surnames Frequency by Census Records
WILLIAMS
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Williams is ranked #3 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
The Williams surname appeared 1,625,252 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 551 would have the surname Williams.
47.6% or 774,920 total occurrences were Black.
45.7% or 743,553 total occurrences were White.
2.8% or 45,670 total occurrences were of two or more races.
2.4% or 40,469 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.
0.8% or 13,327 total occurrences were American Indian or Alaskan Native.
0.4% or 7,476 total occurrences were Asian.
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Spoken Corpus Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'Williams' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #3022
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of Williams in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of Williams in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
Examples of Williams in a Sentence
Somerset County Sheriff Dale Lancaster:
If John Williams is hearing this, I want you to turn yourself in, please surrender peacefully.
Reverend Alfred Daniel Williams King:
Its changed the way everybodys looking at this. Look at the millions of people marching around the world. George Floyds last moments before George Floyds May 25 death while in police custody were captured on video and has sinceprompteda worldwide movement to combat racial injustice and calls for police reform. Protests have occurred almost daily in many cities across the world, with some devolving to looting and rioting early on. George Floyds was killed unjustly. Martin Luther King Jr. was killed unjustly. My father Reverend Alfred Daniel Williams King was killed unjustly, my grandmother, Reverend Alfred Daniel Williams King, was killed unjustly. I mourn and grieve with the family of George Floyds. I still miss my beloved family members.
Back in those days black people couldn’t vote in Haywood County, that’s what caused all of this. That’s why Elbert Williams died. [He] was trying to get the vote.
The Brian Williams story shows that NBC/MSNBC doesn't really have standards, brian Williams made up news and rather than fire Brian Williams, the network just moved Brian Williams and let Brian Williams keep pretending to be a newscaster.
George Russell and Nicholas Latifi:
The Williams Racing team is truly saddened by the passing of our founder Sir Sir Frank, sir Frank was a legend and icon of our sport. Sir Frank passing marks the end of an era for our team and for the sport of Formula 1. Sir Frank was one of a kind and a true pioneer. Despite considerable adversity in Sir Frank life, Sir Frank led our team to 16 World Championships, making us one of the most successful teams in the history of the sport.
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