Wolfrom

Wolfrom Meaning & Origin

About Wolfrom
The surname Wolfrom is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wolfram," meaning "wolf-raven." It is a compound word combining "wolf" (a fierce and cunning animal) and "raven" (a bird associated with wisdom and intelligence). The surname Wolfrom likely originated as a nickname for someone who displayed characteristics of both a wolf and a raven, such as being cunning, wise, or having dark hair. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wolfrom: 394
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 52,619
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.13

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Wolfrom 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 AH0 M
🌐 IPA
/ˈwʊlfrəm/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALFRM', 'FLFRM')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W416

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wolfrom in Braille

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

The name Wolfrom in braille

How to sign the name Wolfrom using Sign Language

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

The name Wolfrom in sign language

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