There are
486
Wilhelmss in the USA
Wilhelms is the
44270th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Wilhelms

KarlWilhelms

Karl Wilhelms (1821-1901) was a German philosopher and psychologist known for his work on the philosophy of mind and perception.

AnnaWilhelms

Anna Wilhelms (1899-1978) was a Swedish playwright and novelist, best known for her play 'And Then There Were None,' which was adapted into a popular mystery novel by Agatha Christie.

FritzWilhelms

Fritz Wilhelms (1908-1997) was a German astrophysicist who made significant contributions to the field of stellar evolution and nucleosynthesis.

HansWilhelms

Hans Wilhelms (1920-1985) was a Dutch painter known for his abstract expressionist style and use of vibrant colors.

EvaWilhelms

Eva Wilhelms (1935-2016) was a Swedish actress known for her roles in Swedish films and television series, including 'The Best Intentions' and 'The Sacrifice.'

LarsWilhelms

Lars Wilhelms (born 1965) is a Danish film director and screenwriter known for his critically acclaimed films 'The Celebration' and 'The Hunt.'

SophieWilhelms

Sophie Wilhelms (born 1972) is a German fashion designer known for her avant-garde and experimental designs.

OliverWilhelms

Oliver Wilhelms (born 1980) is an American professional golfer who has won multiple championships on the PGA Tour.

MariaWilhelms

Maria Wilhelms (born 1985) is a Swedish singer-songwriter and musician known for her soulful voice and introspective lyrics.

MaxWilhelms

Max Wilhelms (born 1992) is a German footballer who plays as a midfielder for FC Bayern Munich and the German national team.

Wilhelms Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Wilhelms' is of German origin and is derived from the given name 'Wilhelm,' which means 'will' or 'desire' and 'helm' or 'helmet.' It was originally a patronymic surname meaning 'son of Wilhelm.'
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Wilhelms' is found predominantly in Germany, with a significant presence in other German-speaking countries such as Switzerland and Austria.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Wilhelms' include 'Wilhelm,' 'Wilhelmi,' 'Wilhlemson,' 'Wilhelmsen,' and 'Wilhelmy.'
Migration and ImmigrationThere is limited information available about the migration and immigration of people with the surname 'Wilhelms,' but it is likely that some individuals with this surname have migrated to other countries over time.