Ulen

Ulen Meaning & Origin

About Ulen
The surname Ulen is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "ΓΊlfr," meaning "wolf." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a person named Ulen. The name Ulen may have been given to someone who displayed characteristics associated with a wolf, such as being fierce, cunning, or having a strong presence. Over time, the surname Ulen has spread beyond Norway and can be found in various parts of the world.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ulen: 181
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 99,845
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
ALN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
UA
πŸ”Š Soundex
U405
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
Y UW1 L AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ulen*/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('ALN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
U450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ulen in Braille

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

The name Ulen in braille

How to sign the name Ulen using Sign Language

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

The name Ulen in sign language

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