Wilk

Wilk Meaning & Origin

About Wilk
The surname Wilk is of Polish origin and is derived from the Polish word "wilk," meaning "wolf." It is a common surname in Poland and is often associated with qualities such as strength, courage, and independence. The name may have originally been given to someone who displayed wolf-like characteristics or had a connection to wolves, either through occupation or as a nickname.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Wilk is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Wilk: 5,763
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 5,971
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.95

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Wilk based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Wilk is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALK
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W042
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W IH1 L K
🌐 IPA
/wɪlk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALK', 'FLK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wilk in Braille

Here's how to represent Wilk in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Wilk in braille

How to sign the name Wilk using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Wilk using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Wilk in sign language

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