Woolfe

Woolfe Meaning & Origin

About Woolfe
The surname Woolfe is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "wulf," meaning "wolf." It was originally a nickname given to someone who displayed characteristics associated with a wolf, such as fierceness, cunning, or bravery. The surname Woolfe signifies a connection to these traits and may have been bestowed upon individuals who exhibited such qualities or had a symbolic association with wolves in some way.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Woolfe: 207
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 89403
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALF
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W0410
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W UH1 L F
🌐 IPA
/woolfe*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALF', 'FLF')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W410

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Woolfe in Braille

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

The name Woolfe in braille

How to sign the name Woolfe using Sign Language

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

The name Woolfe in sign language

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