About Rudolph
The surname Rudolph is of German origin and is derived from the personal name Rudolf, which means "famous wolf" or "fame-wolf." The name combines the elements "hruod," meaning "fame" or "glory," and "wulf," meaning "wolf." It was a popular given name in medieval times and later became a hereditary surname. The name Rudolph signifies a person who is renowned or famous like a wolf, symbolizing strength, courage, and leadership.
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The surname Rudolph is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Rudolph 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 Rudolph in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Rudolph using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.