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Wulfekuhle Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from the name of an estate Wulfskuhl in Mecklenburg-West Pomerania.

This name is derived from the elements wolf + kuhle, which means ‘depression hollow’ in Middle Low German.

The term wolf refers to the animal, while kuhle refers to a hollow or depression in the landscape.

Such habitational names often indicate the location or a notable feature of the estate.

This practice of naming based on geographical or environmental features is common in Germanic naming traditions.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wulfekuhle. 70% of Wulfekuhle men worked as a Farmer.

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  • Farmer
    70%
  • Farm Laborer
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  • Laborer
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