Wulff

Wulff Meaning & Origin

About Wulff
The surname Wulff is of German origin and is derived from the Old High German word "wulf," meaning "wolf." It was originally a nickname given to someone who displayed characteristics associated with a wolf, such as fierceness, cunning, or bravery. The surname Wulff is therefore likely to have been given to individuals who were either hunters or had a strong and independent nature. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wulff: 2,758
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 11,423
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.93

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Wulff 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
ALF
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W041
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W UH1 L F
🌐 IPA
/wʊlf/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALF', 'FLF')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W410

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wulff in Braille

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

The name Wulff in braille

How to sign the name Wulff using Sign Language

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

The name Wulff in sign language

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