Rohlfs

Rohlfs Meaning & Origin

About Rohlfs
The surname Rohlfs is of German origin and is derived from the personal name Rudolf, which means "fame-wolf" or "famous wolf." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a person named Rudolf. Over time, the name Rohlfs has evolved and become a distinct family name, passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Rohlfs: 873
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 27,581
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.3

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Rohlfs 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 Rohlfs is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
RLFS
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
RA
πŸ”Š Soundex
R0412
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
R OW1 L F S
🌐 IPA
/roʊlfs/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('RLFS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R412

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Rohlfs in Braille

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

The name Rohlfs in braille

How to sign the name Rohlfs using Sign Language

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

The name Rohlfs in sign language

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