Type Surname (from nickname)
Pronounced Pron. VAWLF(German) WUWLF(English)  [key·IPA]

Meaning & History

From Middle High German or Middle English wolf meaning "wolf", or else from an Old German given name beginning with this element.

Related Names

VariantsWolff(German) Wolfe, Woolf(English)
Other Languages & CulturesWolff(Danish) Wolff(Jewish) Wolff(Norwegian)

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Entry updated December 7, 2022