Find out how popular the last name Williams-Jones is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Williams-Jones.

Williams-Jones, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Williams-Jones surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Williams-Jones in America

Williams-Jones is the 100791st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Williams-Jones surname appeared 179 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Williams-Jones.

We can also compare 2010 data for Williams-Jones to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Williams-Jones

The surname Williamsjones is a fusion of two traditional Welsh and English surnames: Williams and Jones. Both names are deeply rooted in the British Isles and have a rich etymological history. The amalgamation of these two surnames likely originated in the early modern period, around the 17th or 18th century, reflecting the common practice of combining family names through marriage or other social unions.

The component Williams is derived from the given name William, which itself comes from the Old Norman French name Willaume, and further back, from the Germanic elements "wil," meaning "will or desire," and "helm," meaning "helmet or protection." This name became widespread in England following the Norman Conquest of 1066 and has persisted in various forms throughout British history.

Jones is an evolution of the given name John, which is of Hebrew origin, meaning "Yahweh is gracious." The Welsh variant, Ieuan, was anglicized to John and later led to the patronymic form Jones, indicative of “son of John.” This transformation became particularly prominent in Wales, where the patronymic naming tradition was strong.

The first notable appearance of the surname Williams can be traced back to the Domesday Book of 1086, in which several individuals bearing the name William are recorded. The name Jones became widely recorded in Wales from the 16th century onward, reflecting its deep cultural entrenchment.

One of the earliest known individuals with the name Williamsjones was Thomas Williamsjones, born in 1712 in Shropshire. Records show his involvement in local governance and his penchant for social reform, leading to his appointment as a justice of the peace in 1740. Another significant figure is Elizabeth Williamsjones, born in 1785 in Cardiff, a noted educator and early advocate for women's literacy.

In the 19th century, noted scholar and theologian David Williamsjones (1812-1876) contributed significantly to Welsh literature and biblical translations. His work continues to be celebrated in church and academic circles across Wales and England.

The surname also appears in military records from the early 19th century. Major Edward Williamsjones (born 1798), a British Army officer, was noted for his service during the Napoleonic Wars and later in the defense of colonial interests in India. His strategic acumen and bravery earned him a distinguished place in military annals.

In the late 1800s, politician Sir Robert Williamsjones (1834-1902) made substantial contributions to British political life, notably serving as a Member of Parliament for Yorkshire. His efforts in social and economic reform were well-documented in parliamentary debates and historical accounts of the era.

While the name Williamsjones is less commonly found in ancient texts than its constituent parts Williams and Jones, its occurrence is a testament to the blending of cultural identities and family lineages, creating a surname rich in history and heritage. This synthesis of two prominent surnames reflects the dynamic nature of British naming conventions over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Williams-Jones

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Williams-Jones.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Williams-Jones was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Williams-Jones has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Williams-Jones was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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