There are
590
Wilhelmsens in the USA
Wilhelmsen is the
37691st
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Wilhelmsen

JohnWilhelmsen

John Wilhelmsen was a Norwegian politician and businessman. He served as Minister of Trade and Industry from 1983 to 1985.

AnneWilhelmsen

Anne Wilhelmsen is a Norwegian businesswoman and philanthropist. She is the co-owner of Wilhelmsen Holding, a global maritime industry group.

KnutWilhelmsen

Knut Wilhelmsen was a Norwegian sailor and entrepreneur. He co-founded the shipping company Wilh. Wilhelmsen in 1861.

JohannesWilhelmsen

Johannes Wilhelmsen was a Danish composer and conductor. He is known for his works in the classical music genre, including symphonies and operas.

ErikWilhelmsen

Erik Wilhelmsen is a Swedish football player. He has represented the Swedish national team and has played for several clubs in Europe.

FridaWilhelmsen

Frida Wilhelmsen is a Norwegian fashion designer. She has gained international recognition for her innovative and sustainable clothing designs.

OleWilhelmsen

Ole Wilhelmsen was a Norwegian painter. He was known for his landscape paintings and his use of bold colors and expressive brushwork.

IngridWilhelmsen

Ingrid Wilhelmsen is a Norwegian journalist and author. She has written several bestselling books on topics such as travel and culture.

HansWilhelmsen

Hans Wilhelmsen was a Norwegian physicist. He made significant contributions to the field of quantum mechanics and received several awards for his work.

IdaWilhelmsen

Ida Wilhelmsen is a Norwegian artist and sculptor. Her works often explore themes of nature and the human form.

Wilhelmsen Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Wilhelmsen' is of Scandinavian origin and is derived from the given name Wilhelm, which means 'will' or 'desire' combined with 'helmet' or 'protection'. It is a patronymic surname meaning 'son of Wilhelm'.
Geographic DistributionThe name 'Wilhelmsen' is most commonly found in Norway and other Scandinavian countries, as well as among Norwegian and Scandinavian diaspora communities in other parts of the world.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Wilhelmsen' include 'Wilhelmsen', 'Vilhelmsen', 'Wilhelmson' and 'Vilhelmsson'.
Migration and ImmigrationPeople with the surname 'Wilhelmsen' have migrated and immigrated to various countries, particularly during periods of Scandinavian emigration in the 19th and early 20th centuries. They can be found in countries such as the United States, Canada, Australia, and Argentina.