Wolfson - Last Names

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Wolfson

/ˈwʊlf.sən/

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Moderate

Meaning

Son of Wolf

Represents lineage, familial continuity, and the enduring strength associated with the wolf as a symbolic ancestor.

Symbolism

Embodies loyalty, protection, and tenacity; the wolf symbolizes both wild independence and pack-oriented loyalty, reflecting deep familial bonds and survival through adversity.

Etymology: Derived from the Yiddish and German given name 'Wolf', itself from Old High German 'wulf', meaning 'wolf'; the suffix '-son' indicates 'son of', making it a patronymic surname formed in English-speaking countries among Ashkenazi Jews.

Style & Origin

traditional

strong

english

Cultural Background

Of Ashkenazi Jewish origin, Wolfson is an English patronymic surname meaning 'son of Wolf', commonly

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