Wilkens

Wilkens Meaning & Origin

About Wilkens
The surname Wilkens is of German origin and is derived from the given name Wilhelm, which means "will" or "desire" combined with the suffix "-ken," indicating a diminutive or endearing form. Therefore, the meaning of the surname Wilkens can be interpreted as "son of little Wilhelm" or "beloved son of Wilhelm."

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wilkens: 4,086
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 8,114
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.39

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Wilkens 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 Wilkens is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALKNS
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W042052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W IH1 L K AH0 N Z
🌐 IPA
/ˈwɪlkənz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALKNS', 'FLKNS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W425

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wilkens in Braille

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

The name Wilkens in braille

How to sign the name Wilkens using Sign Language

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

The name Wilkens in sign language

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