About 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 be interpreted as "resolute protector" or "strong-willed guardian."
The surname Wilke is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Wilke 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 Wilke is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Wilke in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Wilke using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.