Wooley

Wooley Meaning & Origin

About Wooley
The surname Wooley is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "wulf" meaning "wolf." It was originally a nickname given to someone who displayed wolf-like characteristics or had a connection to wolves. Over time, the surname Wooley became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, and it is still found today.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
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πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wooley: 6,109
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 5,679
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.07

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
AL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
WA
πŸ”Š Soundex
W040
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
W UH1 L IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈwʊli/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('AL', 'FL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wooley in Braille

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

The name Wooley in braille

How to sign the name Wooley using Sign Language

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

The name Wooley in sign language

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