Woelfle

Woelfle Meaning & Origin

About Woelfle
The surname Woelfle is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "welf," meaning "wolf." It is a nickname surname given to someone who displayed characteristics associated with a wolf, such as being fierce, cunning, or brave. The suffix "-le" is a diminutive form commonly used in southern Germany, suggesting "little wolf" or "son of the wolf." The surname Woelfle likely originated as a descriptive or occupational name for someone who had a connection to wolves or worked with them in some capacity.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Woelfle: 356
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 57,234
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Woelfle 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
ALFL
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W04140
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W OW1 L F AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈwoʊlfəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALFL', 'FLFL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W414

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Woelfle in Braille

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

The name Woelfle in braille

How to sign the name Woelfle using Sign Language

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

The name Woelfle in sign language

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