Alexander Wilson

Origin Displayed: Scottish

Origins Available: English, Irish, Scottish

The ancient Viking-Scottish name Wilson is derived from the personal name William, and means "son of William" or "son of Wil."

Spelling variations of this family name include: Wilson, Willson, Wilsone, Wulson, Wilsoun and others.

First found in Berwickshire, where the Wilson family held a seat from ancient times.

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: John Wilson, who settled in Virginia in 1623; Christopher Wilson, a Scotch prisoner sent to Boston in 1651; Andrew Wilson, who arrived in New England in 1651.