| Pronunciation | /ˈwɒtsən/ |
|---|---|
| Language | English,Scots |
| Origin | |
| Language | Middle English |
| Word/name | 'son ofWat orWatt' |
| Meaning | short form ofWalter |
| Other names | |
| Variant forms | Watts, Wattis |
| [1][2] | |
Watson is apatronymic surname. In 2015, Watson was the 46th most common surname in England and the 19th most common in Scotland.[3] See alsoClan Watson.