Woolfrey

Woolfrey Meaning & Origin

About Woolfrey
The surname Woolfrey is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Wulfri," which means "wolf power" or "wolf counsel." The name was later combined with the Old Norse element "frithr," meaning "peace," to form the surname Woolfrey. It is believed to have originated as a nickname or personal name for someone who possessed the qualities associated with a wolf, such as strength, courage, or cunning. Over time, the name evolved into a hereditary surname and has been passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Woolfrey: 243
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 78567
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Woolfrey 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
ALFR
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W04160
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W UH1 L F R IY0
🌐 IPA
/woolfrey*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALFR', 'FLFR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W416

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Woolfrey in Braille

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

The name Woolfrey in braille

How to sign the name Woolfrey using Sign Language

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

The name Woolfrey in sign language

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