Wilk Coat of Arms & Family Crest
Where the Wilk name began, what it means, and where it was first recorded.
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Origin of the Wilk name
Wilk means "wolf" in Polish. It began as a nickname for a fierce, bold or solitary man, or perhaps for a wolf hunter, and in some cases it may come from an old Slavic personal name containing the same word. Animal names of this kind are an ancient source of Polish surnames, and Wilk is found throughout Poland.
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This overview covers the Wilk name in Poland. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as the United States, Germany and the United Kingdom; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Wilk name FAQ
What does the Wilk name mean?
Wolf. Common variants include Wilczek, Wilczyński, Wilkowski.
Where does the Wilk surname come from?
It originates in Poland, and is also found in the United States, Germany and the United Kingdom.
Is there a Wilk coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Wilk crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Wilk coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Rymut, Nazwiska Polaków; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).