Wohlfeil

Wohlfeil Meaning & Origin

About Wohlfeil
The surname Wohlfeil is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wohlfeil," meaning "cheap" or "inexpensive." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for a thrifty or frugal person. The name may have been given to individuals who were known for their ability to find or offer goods at a low price. Over time, the surname Wohlfeil became hereditary and passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wohlfeil: 435
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 48,530
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Wohlfeil 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
W04104
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W OW1 L F AY2 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈwoʊlˌfaɪl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALFL', 'FLFL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W414

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wohlfeil in Braille

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

The name Wohlfeil in braille

How to sign the name Wohlfeil using Sign Language

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

The name Wohlfeil in sign language

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