Woolfolk

Woolfolk Meaning & Origin

About Woolfolk
The surname Woolfolk is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "wulf" meaning "wolf" and "folc" meaning "people." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who displayed wolf-like characteristics or had a connection to wolves. Over time, the surname Woolfolk has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Woolfolk: 3,295
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 9,827
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.12

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALFLK
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W041042
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W UH1 L F OW2 K
🌐 IPA
/ˈwʊlˌfoʊk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALFLK', 'FLFLK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W414

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Woolfolk in Braille

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

The name Woolfolk in braille

How to sign the name Woolfolk using Sign Language

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

The name Woolfolk in sign language

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