Save Type Surname (from given name) Usage Dutch Expand LinksMeaning & History Means "son of Aalf", a short form of ADOLF. DetailsRelated Names VariantAdolfsOther Languages & CulturesAdema, Aikema, Alkema, Alma, Atsma(Frisian) Adolfsson, Adolvsson(Swedish) Entry updated August 26, 2016 ·