WOOLF
Woolf (surname)
The surname Woolf is of English origin, derived from the Old English name Wulf, meaning "wolf". It is a relatively common surname in the United Kingdom, with notable individuals bearing this name.
One of the most acclaimed individuals with the surname Woolf is Virginia Woolf (1882–1941), an influential British writer and prominent figure in the Bloomsbury Group. Virginia Woolf was known for her groundbreaking works of fiction, including Mrs. Dalloway, To the Lighthouse, and Orlando. She was a pioneer of modernist literature and made significant contributions to the literary landscape of the 20th century.
The Woolf surname has a rich history in British culture, with many individuals across various fields carrying on the legacy of this distinguished name.
There are approximately 2,688 people named Woolf in the UK. That makes it roughly the 3,320th most common surname in Britain. Around 41 in a million people in Britain are named Woolf.
Religion of origin: Jewish
Language of origin: Hebrew
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Anthony
- David
- James
- John
- Jonathan
- Michael
- Nicholas
- Richard
- Simon
- Stephen
Female
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Helen
- Janet
- Joanna
- Joanne
- Karen
- Margaret
- Nicola
- Rachel
- Sarah
- Susan
- Wendy