Type Surname (from location)
Usage English
Meaning & History
From a place name meaning "settlement belonging to Wassa's people", from the given name Wassa and Old English tun meaning "enclosure, yard, town". A famous bearer was George Washington (1732-1799), the first president of the United States. This surname was sometimes adopted by freed slaves, resulting in a high proportion of African-American bearers.
Related Names
RootWashington (place name)
Given Name DescendantWashington(English)
Place Name DescendantWashington(English)
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