Wilkins

English

Etymology

In most cases, the surname derives from the (deprecated template usage) [etyl] 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 (deprecated template usage) [etyl] Welsh Wilkyn, itself from Middle English Wylcolyna or Witcoline, from (deprecated template usage) [etyl] Latin Wintona, compare Winton.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈwɪlkɪnz/

Proper noun

Wilkins

1. A patronymic surname transferred from the given name