Rolfson

Rolfson Meaning & Origin

About Rolfson
The surname Rolfson is of Scandinavian origin and is derived from the given name Rolf, which means "fame-wolf" or "renowned wolf." The suffix "-son" indicates "son of," making Rolfson mean "son of Rolf." This surname suggests a lineage or descent from an ancestor named Rolf, reflecting the importance of wolves and fame in Scandinavian culture.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Rolfson: 430
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 48,995
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
RLFSN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
RA
πŸ”Š Soundex
R041205
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
R OW1 L F S AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈroʊlfsΙ™n/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('RLFSN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R412

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Rolfson in Braille

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

The name Rolfson in braille

How to sign the name Rolfson using Sign Language

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

The name Rolfson in sign language

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