indicate the level to which a name has been verified.
Type Surname (from given name)
Usage English
Other Forms FormsWoolfit, Woolfitt; Ullett, Ullyet, Ulyet, Ullyett, Ulyett, Ullyatt, Woffit, Woolett
Meaning & History
From the medieval male personal name Wolfet or Wolfat (from Old English Wulfgēat, literally "wolf-Geat" (the name of a Germanic people)). This surname was borne by Sir Donald Wolfit (1902-1968), a British actor and manager.