Wilkins

English

Etymology

In most cases, the surname derives from the Middle English Wilkin, from Will, diminutive of William, + -kin (“small”). However, in the case a formidable number of those that bear the surname 'Wilkins', the name derives from an earlier form Welsh Wilkyn, itself from Middle English Wylcolyna or Witcoline, from Latin Wintona, compare Winton.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈwɪlkɪnz/

Proper noun

Wilkins

  1. A patronymic surname​.
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