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Wolfram Name Meaning

English and German: from the Germanic personal name Wolfram, composed of the elements wolf ‘wolf’ + hrafn ‘raven’. Both these creatures played an important role in Germanic mythology. They are usually represented in battle poetry as scavengers of the slain, while Woden (Odin) is generally accompanied by the wolves Geri and Freki and the ravens Hugin and Munin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Wolf, Wolfrey, Wolfer, Wolfgang, Wolfert, Wolfrom, Wolfrum, William

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Wolfram Family Origin

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Wolfram Family Occupations

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  • Farmer

    16%

  • Blacksmith

    7%

  • Laborer

    7%

  • Cabinet Maker

    5%

In 1880, a less common occupation for the Wolfram family was Cabinet Maker. The most common Wolfram occupation in the USA was Farmer. 16% of Wolfram's were Farmers. Farmer, Blacksmith and Laborer were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Wolfram.

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Wolfram Life Expectancy

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