Rolff

Rolff Meaning & Origin

About Rolff
The surname Rolff is of German origin and is derived from the given name Rudolf, which means "fame-wolf" or "famous wolf." The name combines the elements "hrod," meaning "fame" or "glory," and "wulf," meaning "wolf." It is likely that the surname Rolff was originally a patronymic, indicating that the bearer was the son of someone named Rudolf. Over time, the surname has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a distinct family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Rolff: 105
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 154,907
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RLF
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R041
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R OW1 L F
🌐 IPA
/rolff*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RLF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R410

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Rolff in Braille

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

The name Rolff in braille

How to sign the name Rolff using Sign Language

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

The name Rolff in sign language

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