Woolum

Woolum Meaning & Origin

About Woolum
The surname Woolum is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "wulfhelm," which means "wolf helmet." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a person named Wulfhelm. The name may have been given to someone who was known for their bravery or fierceness in battle, as the wolf was often associated with these qualities. Over time, the spelling of the name evolved to Woolum. Today, individuals with the surname Woolum can be found primarily in the United States.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Woolum: 1,091
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 23,333
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.37

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALM
🗽 NYSIIS
WAN
🔊 Soundex
W0405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W UH1 L AH0 M
🌐 IPA
/ˈwʊləm/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALM', 'FLM')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Woolum in Braille

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

The name Woolum in braille

How to sign the name Woolum using Sign Language

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

The name Woolum in sign language

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