About Rolf
The surname Rolf is of Germanic origin and is derived from the Old Norse name Hrolfr, meaning "fame-wolf" or "renowned wolf." It is a combination of the elements "hrolf" (fame) and "ulf" (wolf). The name Rolf was popularized by the Viking invaders and later spread throughout Europe, becoming a common given name and subsequently a surname.
The surname Rolf is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Rolf based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Rolf in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Rolf using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.