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