Wilkansky

Patronymic

Meaning

A person from a place associated with Wilk or a descendant of someone with that name.

Etymology

From Yiddish or Slavic roots, possibly derived from 'wilk' (wolf in Polish/Slavic languages) with the suffix '-sky' indicating origin or association. The surname reflects Eastern European Jewish naming patterns.

About the Wilkansky Surname

A Yiddish or Eastern European Jewish surname reflecting regional and linguistic origins. The name is relatively uncommon and primarily found in diaspora communities.

Distribution

Primarily found among Jewish populations from Eastern Europe, particularly Poland and surrounding regions.

Notable Bearers

Limited documented notable bearers

People with the Wilkansky Surname