Wolfram

Wolfram Meaning & Origin

About Wolfram
The surname Wolfram is of German origin and is derived from the Old High German word "wulf" meaning "wolf" and "hramn" meaning "raven." It is a compound name that likely originated as a nickname for someone who displayed characteristics associated with a wolf or a raven, such as being cunning, fierce, or dark-haired. The surname Wolfram has variations in different languages, but its meaning remains rooted in the symbolism of these animals.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wolfram: 1,911
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 15,347
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.65

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Wolfram 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
ALFRM
🗽 NYSIIS
WAN
🔊 Soundex
W041605
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W UH1 L F R AE2 M
🌐 IPA
/ˈwʊlˌfræm/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALFRM', 'FLFRM')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W416

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wolfram in Braille

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

The name Wolfram in braille

How to sign the name Wolfram using Sign Language

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

The name Wolfram in sign language

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