Wilhelmi Family Crest & Name History

Wilhelmi belongs to the Wilhelm family of names, which has German roots.

What is the meaning of Wilhelmi?

It grew out of a personal name: “From the personal name Wilhelm (William)”.

How is Wilhelmi related to Wilhelm?

Before spelling was fixed, Wilhelm was also written Wilhelmi. You may also find the name written Wilhelms and Wilm.

Does every Wilhelmi family have a crest?

A coat of arms belongs to a particular family line rather than to everyone named Wilhelmi, so the heraldry linked to Wilhelm is a starting point, not an automatic right.

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