About Wilkerson
The surname Wilkerson is of English origin and is derived from the given name William, which means "resolute protector" or "strong-willed warrior." The suffix "-son" indicates "son of," making Wilkerson mean "son of William." It is a patronymic surname that was commonly used to identify individuals as the offspring of someone named William.
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