Surnames that begin with the letter 'W'

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Wilka
The surname Wilka is of Polish origin and is derived from the given name Wilhelm, which means "will" or "desire" in German. It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identi...
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Wilke
The surname Wilke is of German origin and is derived from the given name Wilhelm, which means "will" or "desire" combined with "helmet" or "protection." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Wilke can...
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Wilken
The surname Wilken is of German origin and is derived from the given name Wilhelm, which means "will" or "desire" combined with "helmet" or "protection." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Wilken c...
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Wilkenfeld
The surname Wilkenfeld is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "Wilken," a diminutive form of the given name Wilhelm, meaning "will" or "desire," and "feld," meaning "...
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Wilkening
The surname Wilkening is of German origin and is derived from the personal name Wilhelm, which means "will" or "desire," combined with the suffix "-ing," indicating "descendant" or "belonging to." The...
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Wilkens
The surname Wilkens is of German origin and is derived from the given name Wilhelm, which means "will" or "desire" combined with the suffix "-ken," indicating a diminutive or endearing form. Therefore...
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Wilkenson
The surname Wilkenson is of English origin and is derived from the given name William, which itself comes from the Germanic elements "wil" meaning "desire" or "will" and "helm" meaning "helmet" or "pr...
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Wilker
The surname Wilker is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wilker," meaning "a person who bends or twists." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to individu...
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Wilkerson
The surname Wilkerson is of English origin and is derived from the given name William, which means "resolute protector" or "strong-willed warrior." The suffix "-son" indicates "son of," making Wilkers...
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Wilkes
The surname Wilkes is of English origin and is derived from the given name William, which means "resolute protector" or "willful protector." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was original...
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Surnames that begin with the letter 'W'

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