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.
The surname Woolum is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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.
Here's how to represent Woolum in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.