Wilkinson is of English origin, derived from the occupational surname given to a weaver or fuller of wool. It is composed of two elements: 'will', meaning 'wool', and '-kin', a suffix denoting association or occupation. The name Wilkinson has been predominantly used in England, with some occurrences also found in other English-speaking countries.
"The Wilkinson name saw two spikes in popularity over the past two decades with five births each recorded in 2001 and 2014, totaling to ten children sharing this surname."