About Wilker
The surname Wilker is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wilker," meaning "a person who bends or twists." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to individuals who worked as a wicker worker or weaver, specializing in the craft of bending or twisting willow or other flexible materials to create baskets, furniture, or other woven goods. The name Wilker signifies the ancestral occupation of the bearer and has been passed down through generations.
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The surname Wilker is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Wilker 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 Wilker is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Wilker in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Wilker using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.