TheNameDBWilkin
PatronymicMeaning
A person named Wilkin, a diminutive form of William, or a descendant of such a person.
Etymology
From the Germanic personal name Wilkin, a diminutive of Wilhelm/William formed with the suffix '-kin'. The name was used as both a given name and later as a hereditary surname.
About the Wilkin Surname
A medieval English and Germanic surname derived from the diminutive personal name Wilkin. The name reflects common medieval naming practices and has numerous variant forms.
Distribution
Found in England and German-speaking regions, with wider distribution through English-speaking diaspora.
Notable Bearers
Limited documented notable bearers