Wolfinger

Wolfinger Meaning & Origin

About Wolfinger
The surname Wolfinger is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wolfin," meaning "wolf." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who worked with or had characteristics associated with wolves. The name may have been given to hunters, wolf tamers, or individuals who displayed wolf-like qualities such as fierceness or cunning.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wolfinger: 1,346
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 19,933
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.46

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALFNKR
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W04105206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W UH1 L F IH0 NG ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈwʊlfɪˌŋər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALFNKR', 'FLFNJR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W415

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wolfinger in Braille

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

The name Wolfinger in braille

How to sign the name Wolfinger using Sign Language

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

The name Wolfinger in sign language

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