WILLISTON

Topographic

Meaning

A settlement or town associated with a person named Will or William.

Etymology

Derived from the Old English personal name Will (short for William) combined with the suffix '-ton' meaning settlement or town. The surname indicates origin from a place bearing this name.

About the WILLISTON Surname

A topographic surname derived from English place names, particularly associated with settlements in New England. The name reflects medieval naming conventions linking people to their place of origin.

Distribution

Found in England and North America, particularly in New England and the northern United States.

Notable Bearers

Samuel Williston, various American settlers

People with the WILLISTON Surname

E.B. WILLISTON

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