Widowson Surname Meaning & Coat of Arms

Before spelling settled in the modern era, so Widdowson could easily become Widowson.

The family name meaning is “son of the widow”, the same as for Widdowson. Without the “d” of Widdowson, Widowson is a simpler written form of the same name. Before spelling was standardised, one family could appear under several forms. Related forms: Widdison.

Family crest and blazon

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Widdowson surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon.

Get the complete Widowson report, with a museum-style coat of arms.