How common is the Wilkin surname?

There are approximately 8,000 people with the surname Wilkin in the United States.

Are there Wilkin soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 140 soldiers with the Wilkin surname appear in Civil War records.

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Q: What does the surname Wilkin mean?

The surname Wilkin means "A person named Wilkin, a diminutive form of William, or a descendant of such a person.". It is of Germanic origin.

Patronymic

Meaning

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 & Frequency

Estimated 8,000 bearers in the United States #1,263 most common surname

Rare Common

Found in England and German-speaking regions, with wider distribution through English-speaking diaspora.

Wilkin Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Wilkin Surname

Carl Wilkin

Quick Facts

Origin: Germanic
Classification: Patronymic
Earliest Record: Medieval period (12th-13th century)
Estimated Bearers: 8,000

War Records

140 soldiers with the Wilkin surname found in Civil War records.

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