About Wolfenden
The surname Wolfenden is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Wulfnoth" combined with the suffix "-ing" denoting "son of" or "descendant of." The name translates to "son of Wulfnoth" or "descendant of Wulfnoth." The personal name "Wulfnoth" itself is composed of the elements "wulf," meaning "wolf," and "noth," meaning "bold" or "brave." Therefore, the surname Wolfenden can be interpreted to mean "son of the brave wolf."
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The surname Wolfenden is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Wolfenden based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Wolfenden in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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