Wolfford

Wolfford Meaning & Origin

About Wolfford
The surname Wolfford is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Wulfweard," which means "wolf guard." The name was originally given to someone who was a guardian or protector, often associated with the qualities of a wolf. Over time, the name evolved into Wolfford, and individuals with this surname are likely to have ancestors who were known for their protective or guardian roles.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wolfford: 189
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 96,368
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Wolfford 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
ALFRT
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W041063
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W UH1 L F ER0 D
🌐 IPA
/wolfford*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALFRT', 'FLFRT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W416

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wolfford in Braille

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

The name Wolfford in braille

How to sign the name Wolfford using Sign Language

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

The name Wolfford in sign language

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