The sept's historic heartland, highlighted. People moved — a name can be found far from home.
Quick answersIs Wilson an Irish name?
Wilson arrived from Scotland, England or Wales, most often during the plantations of the 1600s. Families carrying it may have been in Ireland for four centuries since, which is a different question from where the name began.
What does the surname Wilson mean?
Wilson (Irish: —) means “son of Will”. Origin: Ulster Scots / English.
Where in Ireland is the surname Wilson from?
The historic homeland of the Wilson name is Antrim, Down, Tyrone. People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.
What is the Irish for Wilson?
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