Surname Wiiks - Meaning and Origin

Wiiks: What does the surname Wiiks mean?

The last name Wiiks is of Swedish origin and is believed to date back to the 18th and 19th centuries. The surname is most commonly found in Sweden, Norway and the Faroe Islands.

The surname Wiiks is believed to be derived from the Old Norse personal name "Vigge" (or "Vicke"). It is thought that the name was used to refer to someone who was strong, brave and noble.

One possible origin of the surname Wiiks is that it was a patronymic name, derived from the name of the individual's father. Alternatively, it may be derived from a nickname for someone who was or was thought to be brave or noble, known as a 'wik, vigks or vix'.

The surname has been spelt in many ways over time, such as Wicks, Wick, Wickström, Wik, and Vik in various forms.

Overall, it is likely that the surname Wiiks was given to individuals who were seen as strong or brave. In addition, it may have been derived from a patronymic or nickname of an individual's father.

Wiiks: Where does the name Wiiks come from?

The last name Wiiks is most commonly found in Sweden, Norway, and Finland. The Nordic countries are the most likely place to find individuals with the last name Wiiks. In Sweden, there are more than 1,500 individuals registered with this last name and it’s even more common in the Åland Islands. Sweden has the largest concentration of people with the last name Wiiks with more than 700 individuals across the country.

In Norway, there are 700 individuals with the last name Wiiks. The majority of these individuals are located in the West Coast state of Hordaland and the capital city of Oslo. In the rest of the country, this last name is relatively uncommon.

Finland has the smallest concentration of people with the last name Wiiks with only 100 individuals. This last name is mainly concentrated in the southern part of Finland in the regions of Saarijarvi and Varjakka.

In the United States, this last name is not as common. The U.S. Census Bureau estimates that there are fewer than 100 individuals with this last name nationwide. Individuals with the name Wiiks in the United States are likely of Scandinavian descent. However, it’s possible that this last name can also be found in other countries outside of Scandinavia as well.

Variations of the surname Wiiks

The surname Wiiks has several variants, spellings, and surnames of the same origin.

The most common variant of the surname is "Wicks". This spelling is found in countries such as England, the United States, Canada, and Australia. It is derived from the Old English word "wic", meaning "dwelling". It is also found as an occupational surname, referring to someone who grew or harvested wick (candlewick) for candle production.

The variant "Weekes" is also associated with Wiiks. This spelling is found mainly in England, and is derived from the Old English word "wicca", meaning "druid".

The variants "Wickson" and "Wixon" are both variants of Wiiks. Wickson originated in England and is derived from the patronymic name "Wick's son". Wixon originated in the United States from a corruption of the surname "Wix", another variant of the same name.

The Welsh variant of the surname is "Wykes" or "Wyks". It is found mainly in Wales and is derived from the Welsh word "Gwig", meaning "curly haired".

The Scottish variant of the surname is "Wiic". It is derived from the old Gaelic word "wic", meaning "dwelling".

The spelling "Weeks" is sometimes associated with Wiiks, though this is generally more likely to be derived from the Old English word "weax", meaning "to grow".

The surname "Wiek", as found mainly in Germany, is also derived from the Old English word "wic", though it is more commonly derived from "Wigger", meaning "fighter".

Finally, the surname "Wik", found mainly in Sweden and Finland is associated with Wiiks, and is derived from the old Norse word "vik", meaning "bay".

Famous people with the name Wiiks

• Scarlette Wiik, a Danish actress and model
• Lars Wiik, a Swedish jazz pianist
• Michael Wiik, an American musician
• Gerhard Wiik, a Norwegian ski jumper
• Shanda Wiik, an Icelandic businesswoman
• Olavi Wiik, a Finnish author
• Anne Wiik, a Norwegian politician
• Lars Wiik, a Danish lawyer
• Ilona Wiik, a Finnish agile coach
• Ola Wiik, a Swedish journalist

Other surnames

Wiik