Wilkie (surname)

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Wilkie is a surname of Scottish or German origin, which is medieval pet form of the personal name William. [1] An alternative spelling is Wilkey, and a related German surname is Wilke. The surname Wilkie may refer to:

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References

  1. Dictionary of American Family Names. "Wilkie Family History", Oxford University Press, 2013. Retrieved on 15 January 2016.