Williams Surname Profiler from 1881 Great Britain Census

There was no doubt that our Williams surname was Welsh, but it was quite surprising to see how concentrated in Wales the Williams families were in 1881. By 1998, the Williams, had spread out more, but the Welsh origin remains quite evident. Williams, like the US, remains the third most common surname in the UK, making it even more challenging for us Williams genealogists. Thankfully, we love a good challenge.