Wolfolk

Wolfolk Meaning & Origin

About Wolfolk
The surname Wolfolk is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "wulf" meaning "wolf" and "folk" meaning "people." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who displayed wolf-like characteristics or had a connection to wolves. The surname Wolfolk may have been given to individuals who were fierce, cunning, or had a wild nature. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wolfolk: 132
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 129047
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALFLK
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W041042
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W UH1 L F AO2 K
🌐 IPA
/wolfolk*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALFLK', 'FLFLK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W414

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wolfolk in Braille

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

The name Wolfolk in braille

How to sign the name Wolfolk using Sign Language

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

The name Wolfolk in sign language

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