Rolfe

Rolfe Meaning & Origin

About Rolfe
The surname Rolfe is of English origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name Hrolfr, meaning "fame-wolf." It was a popular given name in medieval England and later became a surname. The name signifies a person who is renowned or famous like a wolf, symbolizing strength, courage, and leadership qualities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Rolfe: 4,542
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 7,339
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.54

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
RLF
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
RA
πŸ”Š Soundex
R0410
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
R OW1 L F
🌐 IPA
/roʊlf/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('RLF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R410

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Rolfe in Braille

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

The name Rolfe in braille

How to sign the name Rolfe using Sign Language

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

The name Rolfe in sign language

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