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The surname derived from an English place name. This name is usually given in honor of George Washington.
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George Washington, Commanding General of the Continental Army and first President of the United States.
George Washington Carver, American scientist and botanist.
Washington Allston, American painter.
Washington Duke, American tobacco industrialist and philanthropist. Duke University is named in his honor. Washington Irving, American and historian of the early 19th century.
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