Adolf

Adolf Meaning & Origin

About Adolf
The surname Adolf is of German origin and is derived from the given name Adolf, which means "noble wolf" or "noble hero." It is a combination of the elements "adal" meaning "noble" and "wulf" meaning "wolf." The name Adolf was popularized by the Germanic tribes and later gained prominence due to its association with various historical figures, including Adolf Hitler. However, it is important to note that the surname itself does not carry any negative connotations and should not be associated with the actions or beliefs of individuals who bear it.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Adolf is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Adolf: 830
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 28,704
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.28

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Adolf based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Adolf is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ATLF
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A3041
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
EY1 D AA0 L F
🌐 IPA
/ˈeɪdɑlf/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ATLF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A341

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Adolf in Braille

Here's how to represent Adolf in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Adolf in braille

How to sign the name Adolf using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Adolf using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Adolf in sign language

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