Wolfanger

Wolfanger Meaning & Origin

About Wolfanger
The surname Wolfanger is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "wolf" and "anger." "Wolf" refers to the animal, symbolizing strength, courage, and cunning, while "anger" means meadow or pasture. Therefore, the surname Wolfanger can be interpreted as someone who lives or works in a meadow or pasture associated with wolves, or it could also be a nickname for someone who possesses wolf-like qualities such as fierceness or bravery.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wolfanger: 295
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 66,931
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALFNKR
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W04105206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W UH1 L F AE2 G N ER0
🌐 IPA
/wolfanger*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALFNKR', 'FLFNJR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W415

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wolfanger in Braille

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

The name Wolfanger in braille

How to sign the name Wolfanger using Sign Language

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

The name Wolfanger in sign language

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