There are
1284
Wilkenings in the USA
Wilkening is the
20627th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Wilkening

FrankWilkening

Frank Wilkening is a retired American soccer player who played as a midfielder for the New York Cosmos and the United States national team.

AlexWilkening

Alex Wilkening is a Swedish ice hockey player who currently plays as a forward for Djurgårdens IF in the Swedish Hockey League.

ErikWilkening

Erik Wilkening is a German football goalkeeper who currently plays for Holstein Kiel in the 2. Bundesliga.

SophieWilkening

Sophie Wilkening is a German field hockey player who has represented Germany at the international level, including the Olympics.

WolfgangWilkening

Wolfgang Wilkening is a German composer and music producer known for his work in the electronic music genre.

Hans-WernerWilkening

Hans-Werner Wilkening is a German mathematician who has made significant contributions to the field of complex dynamics.

KurtWilkening

Kurt Wilkening is an American chemist and professor known for his research in the field of materials science and electrochemistry.

MarcWilkening

Marc Wilkening is an Australian actor known for his roles in various television shows and films, including 'Home and Away' and 'The Sapphires.'

BarbaraWilkening

Barbara Wilkening is a German archivist and historian who has specialized in the study of medieval manuscripts and documents.

IngoWilkening

Ingo Wilkening is a German physicist and professor known for his research in the field of condensed matter physics and materials science.

Wilkening Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Wilkening' is of German origin. It is a patronymic surname derived from the given name 'Wilken,' which is a diminutive form of 'Wilhelm,' meaning 'helmet of will' or 'resolute protector.'
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Wilkening' is primarily found in Germany, with a concentration in the regions of Lower Saxony and North Rhine-Westphalia. It is less common in other German-speaking countries and has a limited presence in other parts of the world.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Wilkening' include 'Wilking,' 'Wilkenking,' 'Wilkenkinge,' and 'Wilkinge.'
Migration and ImmigrationInformation about the migration and immigration of people with the name Wilkening is limited. However, it is likely that individuals with the surname 'Wilkening' have migrated to various countries, particularly during periods of German emigration and for reasons such as employment opportunities or family reunification.