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Watkins (name) means a Welsh surname meaning "son of Walter" or "little Walter". Example: “Watkins is a common surname in Wales and its border counties.”

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A Welsh surname meaning "son of Walter" or "little Walter".
"Watkins is a common surname in Wales and its border counties."
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Etymology

From a medieval diminutive of the given name Walter + the patronymic suffix -s.

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What does “Watkins” mean?
The word “Watkins” means a Welsh surname meaning "son of Walter" or "little Walter".
How do you use “Watkins” in a sentence?
Here is “Watkins” used in a sentence: “Watkins is a common surname in Wales and its border counties.”
What part of speech is “Watkins”?
“Watkins” is a name.
Is “Watkins” a common word?
“Watkins” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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