About Willems
The surname Willems is derived from the given name William, which originated from the Germanic elements "wil" meaning "desire" and "helm" meaning "helmet" or "protection." As a patronymic surname, Willems signifies "son of William." It is a common surname in the Netherlands and Belgium, reflecting the historical influence of the Germanic tribes in the region.
The surname Willems is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Willems based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Willems in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Willems using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.