Watson (surname)

Watson
Pronunciation/ˈwɒtsən/
Language(s)English, Scots
Origin
Language(s)Middle English
Word/name'son of Wat or Watt'
Meaningshort form of Walter
Other names
Variant form(s)Watts, Wattis

Watson is a patronymic surname. In 2015, Watson was the 46th most common surname in England and the 19th most common in Scotland. See also Clan Watson.