Find out how popular the last name Wilkos is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Wilkos.

Wilkos, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Wilkos surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Wilkos in America

Wilkos is the 84136th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Wilkos surname appeared 223 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Wilkos.

We can also compare 2010 data for Wilkos to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Wilkos

The surname Wilkos has its origins in Poland, a country with a rich tapestry of linguistic and cultural history. It is predominantly found in the regions of Mazovia and Podlachia. The name Wilkos is derived from the Polish word "wilk," which translates to "wolf" in English, and the suffix "-os" which could be indicative of a diminutive or possessive form, suggesting "little wolf" or "wolf's son."

The earliest records of the surname date back to the 16th century, often appearing in baptismal records and local court documents. One of the earliest known mentions of the name is found in a 1576 register of nobles known as the "Herd Register." This document lists Jan Wilkos, a minor noble who held lands in what is now Podlaskie Voivodeship.

Throughout the centuries, variations of the name have appeared in varying forms such as Wilkowski or Wilkowski. These variations are largely attributed to regional dialects and phonetic spellings in historical records. A notable historical figure with this surname is Stanislaw Wilkos (1722-1799), who served as a military officer in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth during a time of great political upheaval.

In the 18th century, the partitions of Poland by Austria, Prussia, and Russia significantly impacted the regions where the Wilkos surname was prevalent. This resulted in many Poles, including those with the surname Wilkos, emigrating to other parts of Europe and North America. The name can also be found in various immigrant records from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in the United States and Canada.

Another notable bearer of the surname is Jozef Wilkos (1852-1927), a prominent figure in the Polish community in Chicago, Illinois. He was well-known for his efforts to support Polish independence and his contributions to the Polish-American cultural heritage.

In the realm of literature, Anna Wilkos (1884-1946) is remembered for her contributions to Polish children's literature, having authored numerous books and stories that remain cherished to this day.

Lastly, the name appears in various church registers in the Kraków area, including records from 1826 documenting the marriage of Pawel Wilkos, a local merchant, which further attests to the longstanding presence and influence of the surname in Polish history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Wilkos

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Wilkos.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Wilkos was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Wilkos has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Wilkos was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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