Randolf

Randolf Meaning & Origin

About Randolf
The surname Randolf is of English origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name "Röndólfr," composed of the elements "rönd," meaning "shield," and "dólfr," meaning "wolf." The name was introduced to England by Scandinavian settlers during the Viking Age and eventually evolved into the surname Randolf. It is believed to have been a nickname or descriptive name for someone who possessed the qualities of a wolf and was skilled in battle or had a strong protective nature.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Randolf: 342
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 59,171
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

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

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RNTLF
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R053041
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AE1 N D OW2 L F
🌐 IPA
/ˈrænˌdoʊlf/
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('RNTLF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R534

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Randolf in Braille

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

The name Randolf in braille

How to sign the name Randolf using Sign Language

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

The name Randolf in sign language

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