Wholf

Wholf Meaning & Origin

About Wholf
The surname Wholf is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wulf," meaning "wolf." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify someone as the "son of Wolf." The name likely originated as a nickname for someone who displayed wolf-like characteristics such as fierceness, cunning, or bravery. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Wholf can trace their ancestry back to German-speaking regions where the name was prevalent.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wholf: 108
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 151532
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALF
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W041
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH OW1 L F
🌐 IPA
/wholf*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W410

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wholf in Braille

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

The name Wholf in braille

How to sign the name Wholf using Sign Language

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

The name Wholf in sign language

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