About Woolsey
The surname Woolsey is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "wulf" meaning "wolf" and the word "sige" meaning "victory." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Woolsey is "victory of the wolf." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who displayed wolf-like characteristics or had a connection to wolves, or it could have been a name given to someone who achieved a significant victory in battle.
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The surname Woolsey is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Woolsey based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Woolsey in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Woolsey using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.