Wolfgang

Wolfgang Meaning & Origin

About Wolfgang
The surname Wolfgang is of German origin and is derived from the given name Wolfgang, which means "wolf path" or "wolf's way." The name combines the elements "wolf," representing the animal, and "gang," meaning "path" or "way." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who displayed wolf-like characteristics or was associated with wolves in some way. The surname Wolfgang is relatively common in German-speaking countries and has spread to other parts of the world through migration and emigration.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wolfgang: 2,817
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 11,225
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.95

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALFKNK
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W0412052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W UH1 L F G AE2 NG
🌐 IPA
/ˈwʊlfˌgæŋ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALFKNK', 'FLFKNK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W412

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wolfgang in Braille

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

The name Wolfgang in braille

How to sign the name Wolfgang using Sign Language

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

The name Wolfgang in sign language

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