United States country singer and songwriter (1923-1953)
"Rudy Williams was a pioneering United States country singer and songwriter whose career tragically ended in 1953."
English philosopher credited with reviving the field of moral philosophy (1929-2003)
"Students often study Williams to understand how he revived the field of moral philosophy."
United States poet (1883-1963)
"The Williams collection is famous for its vivid depictions of rural life in early twentieth-century America."
United States baseball player noted as a hitter (1918-2002)
"The 1918-2002 Williams was a celebrated United States baseball hitter known for his powerful swing."
English clergyman and colonist who was expelled from Massachusetts for criticizing Puritanism; he founded Providence in 1636 and obtained a royal charter for Rhode Island in 1663 (1603-1683)
"Historians often refer to Roger Williams as the English clergyman who was expelled from Massachusetts for criticizing Puritanism before founding Providence."
United States playwright (1911-1983)
"Tennessee Williams is a famous United States playwright who lived from 1911 to 1983."
A surname.
"The Williams gathered in the living room to celebrate their cousin's graduation."
An English patronymic surname, from given names of common usage in Wales and England.
plural of William
Williams is a variant form of the name William that developed an extra "-s" ending during the medieval period to indicate possession. This suffix was added after the original name became established in English usage.