Woolard

Woolard Meaning & Origin

About Woolard
The surname Woolard is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "wullweard," which means "guardian of the wool." It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals who were responsible for overseeing the production and trade of wool. The name likely originated in the medieval period when the wool industry was a significant part of the English economy. Over time, the surname Woolard has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Woolard: 5,296
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 6417
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.8

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Woolard 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
ALRT
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W04063
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W UH1 L ER0 D
🌐 IPA
/ˈwʊlərd/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALRT', 'FLRT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W463

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Woolard in Braille

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

The name Woolard in braille

How to sign the name Woolard using Sign Language

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

The name Woolard in sign language

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