Wolfman

Wolfman Meaning & Origin

About Wolfman
The surname Wolfman is derived from the Germanic name "Wulfman," which combines the elements "wulf" meaning "wolf" and "man" meaning "man." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who displayed wolf-like characteristics or had a connection to wolves, such as a wolf hunter or someone who lived near a wolf habitat. The surname may also have been given to individuals who exhibited traits associated with wolves, such as fierceness or cunning.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wolfman: 477
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 44957
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.16

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALFMN
🗽 NYSIIS
WANA
🔊 Soundex
W041505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W UH1 L F M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈwʊlfmən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALFMN', 'FLFMN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W415

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wolfman in Braille

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

The name Wolfman in braille

How to sign the name Wolfman using Sign Language

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

The name Wolfman in sign language

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