About Wilsey
The surname Wilsey is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Wilsi" or "Wilsiġ," which means "will" or "desire." The suffix "-ey" indicates a place or settlement, suggesting that the name originally referred to someone who lived in or was associated with a place named Wilsi or Wilsiġ. Over time, the name Wilsey became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.
The surname Wilsey is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Wilsey 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 Wilsey is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Wilsey in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Wilsey using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.