About Volkens
The surname Volkens is of German origin and is derived from the personal name "Volker," which means "people's guard" or "guardian of the people." The suffix "-ens" is a patronymic ending, indicating "son of." Therefore, Volkens can be interpreted as "son of Volker." This surname likely originated as a patronymic name for someone whose father or ancestor was named Volker, emphasizing their connection to the name's meaning and significance.
The surname Volkens is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Volkens based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Volkens in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Volkens using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.