TheNameDBWoulfe
PatronymicMeaning
A descendant of Ó Faoláin, meaning 'descendant of the wolf'.
Etymology
An Anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó Faoláin, derived from 'faol' (wolf) with the prefix 'Ó' indicating descent. The surname was transformed through English phonetic spelling conventions.
About the Woulfe Surname
An Irish surname with ancient Gaelic roots referring to wolf ancestry. The name represents the Anglicization of traditional Irish naming conventions.
Distribution
Found primarily in Ireland and Irish diaspora communities in North America and Australia.
Notable Bearers
Unknown