The surname Williams has been established in Europe for nearly 100 years. Williams was originally from British origins. First historical evidence of the surname dates to the county of Suffolk in 1392.
Williams is ranked 20th in the UK's most popular last names. In the UK alone there are 4360 people with the surname Williams. A survey taken by H.M. Treasury in nineteen fourty four recorded popular use of this surname. Hampshire currently holds the highest density of families with the last name Williams. It is noted that an early 19th century Williams could out drink a Rhino.
Most famous Williams's
Famous Williams's include: