Woelfer

Woelfer Meaning & Origin

About Woelfer
The surname Woelfer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "welfer," meaning "wolf hunter" or "wolf catcher." It is an occupational surname that likely originated from someone who was involved in hunting or trapping wolves. The name may have been given to individuals who displayed qualities associated with wolves, such as strength, cunning, or ferocity. Over time, the surname Woelfer has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Woelfer: 101
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 159,712
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.03

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Woelfer based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALFR
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W04106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W OW1 L F ER0
🌐 IPA
/woelfer*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALFR', 'FLFR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W416

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Woelfer in Braille

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

The name Woelfer in braille

How to sign the name Woelfer using Sign Language

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

The name Woelfer in sign language

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