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There are approximately 38,231 people named Willis in the UK. That makes it the 231th most common surname overall. Out of every million people in the UK, approximately 605 are named Willis.

Region of origin

British Isles

Country of origin

England

Language of origin

English

Religion of origin

Christian

Classification

English
Diminutive

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The Willis surname in historical dictionaries

An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names (1857)

Willy's, the son of Willy, the "s" being added for son.

Arthur, William (1857) An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names. New York: Sheldon, Blakeman. Public Domain.

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