Woolf

Woolf Meaning & Origin

About Woolf
The surname Woolf is of English and Scottish origin. It is derived from the Old English and Old Norse personal name Wulf, meaning "wolf." The name was often given to individuals who displayed characteristics associated with wolves, such as fierceness or cunning. Over time, the name evolved into various spellings, including Woolf. Today, the surname Woolf is relatively rare but can be found in different parts of the world, particularly in English-speaking countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Woolf: 4,485
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 7,426
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.52

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALF
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W041
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W UH1 L F
🌐 IPA
/wʊlf/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALF', 'FLF')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W410

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Woolf in Braille

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

The name Woolf in braille

How to sign the name Woolf using Sign Language

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

The name Woolf in sign language

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