Dictionary of Family Names in the Visegrad Countries
VOLF
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| Origin | of German origin |
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| Type | Family name referring to the connection with the father or another ancestor by that name |
| Family name referring to internal or external characteristics, circumstances or event | |
| Family name referring to the place of residence, origin or estate |
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The name is derived from such German compound given names as Wolfgang, Wolfhard, Wolfram etc. (spelling adaptation) and refers to the connection with the father or another ancestor by that name. It may also be derived from the German common noun Wolf meaning ‘wolf’ (spelling adaptation) and refer to a characteristic feature (e.g. wild and brave nature), an activity (e.g. hunting) or a house sign. Variant: Wolf. |