There are
912
Willigs in the USAWillig is the
26695th
most common last name in the USAHistorical figures and celebrities called Willig
HauptmannWillig
Hauptmann Willig was a German military officer who served during World War II.FriedrichWillig
Friedrich Willig was a German politician who served as a Member of the Bundestag.ChristianWillig
Christian Willig is a German football player who currently plays for Hamburger SV.WalterWillig
Walter Willig was a German mathematician known for his work on partial differential equations.UweWillig
Uwe Willig is a German football coach who currently manages Carl Zeiss Jena.NorbertWillig
Norbert Willig is a German handball player who represented East Germany in international competitions.KerstinWillig
Kerstin Willig is a German luger who competed in the 2002 Winter Olympics.SimoneWillig
Simone Willig is a German squash player who has won multiple national championships.TobiasWillig
Tobias Willig is a German composer and conductor known for his choral and orchestral compositions.MarinaWillig
Marina Willig is a German swimmer who has competed in international competitions.Willig Genealogy
OriginsThe surname 'Willig' is of German origin. It is derived from the German word 'willich', which means 'willing' or 'desirous'. The name likely originated as a nickname for someone who was eager or enthusiastic.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Willig' is most commonly found in Germany, particularly in the southern regions such as Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. It may also be found in other German-speaking countries like Austria and Switzerland.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Willig' include 'Willing' and 'Willich'.
Migration and ImmigrationThere have been instances of migration and immigration of individuals with the surname 'Willig', particularly during periods of German emigration to other countries like the United States.