Wolman

Wolman Meaning & Origin

About Wolman
The surname Wolman is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "volman," meaning "wool merchant." It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals who were involved in the trade of wool or worked as wool merchants. The name is a testament to the historical importance of the wool industry in Jewish communities, particularly in Eastern Europe.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wolman: 520
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 41799
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.18

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALMN
🗽 NYSIIS
WANA
🔊 Soundex
W04505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W AA1 L M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈwɑlmən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALMN', 'FLMN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W455

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wolman in Braille

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

The name Wolman in braille

How to sign the name Wolman using Sign Language

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

The name Wolman in sign language

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