About Wilhelmsen
The surname Wilhelmsen is of Scandinavian origin and is derived from the given name Wilhelm, which is the German form of William. The name Wilhelm itself is composed of the elements "wil," meaning "will" or "desire," and "helm," meaning "helmet" or "protection." Therefore, the surname Wilhelmsen can be interpreted to mean "son of Wilhelm" or "descendant of Wilhelm," indicating a familial connection to someone named Wilhelm or William.
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The surname Wilhelmsen is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Wilhelmsen 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 Wilhelmsen in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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