Wolferstan Surname
Approximately 51 people bear this surname
Wolferstan Surname Definition:
This surname is derived from a geographical locality. 'of Woolverstone,' a village near Ipswich, Suffolk.
Hamo de Wolfreston, Suffolk, 20 Edward I: Placita de Quo Warranto, temp. Edward I-III.
1621. Edmund Wolferston and Mary Preston: Marriage Alleg.
Read More About This SurnameWolferstan Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 15 | 1:3,714,537 | 119,675 |
| New Zealand | 14 | 1:323,452 | 26,435 |
| Australia | 13 | 1:2,076,592 | 93,242 |
| Canada | 8 | 1:4,605,699 | 220,704 |
| United States | 1 | 1:362,458,933 | 1,988,048 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 28 | 1:870,549 | 37,307 |
Wolferstan Surname Meaning
From Where Does The Surname Originate? meaning and history
This surname is derived from a geographical locality. 'of Woolverstone,' a village near Ipswich, Suffolk.
Hamo de Wolfreston, Suffolk, 20 Edward I: Placita de Quo Warranto, temp. Edward I-III.
1621. Edmund Wolferston and Mary Preston: Marriage Alleg. (Westminster).
1791. Married — James Wolferstan and Mary Langford: St. George, Hanover Square.
V. Wolverston(e.
Wolferstan Demographics
Average Wolferstan Salary in
Canada
$34,222 CAD
Per year
Average Salary in
Canada
$49,683 CAD
Per year
Wolferstan Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Wolferstan Come From? nationality or country of origin
The last name Wolferstan is carried by more people in England than any other country/territory. It may be found as:. For other possible spellings of this name click here.
How Common Is The Last Name Wolferstan? popularity and diffusion
This last name is the 2,718,172nd most widespread last name on a worldwide basis It is held by approximately 1 in 142,893,057 people. The surname is mostly found in Oceania, where 53 percent of Wolferstan reside; 53 percent reside in Australasia and 53 percent reside in Australia and New Zealand.
The surname Wolferstan is most numerous in England, where it is carried by 15 people, or 1 in 3,714,537. In England Wolferstan is primarily concentrated in: Greater Manchester, where 40 percent live, Greater London, where 33 percent live and Somerset, where 7 percent live. Apart from England it is found in 4 countries. It is also found in New Zealand, where 27 percent live and Australia, where 25 percent live.
Wolferstan Family Population Trend historical fluctuation
The incidence of Wolferstan has changed through the years. In England the number of people who held the Wolferstan last name decreased 46 percent between 1881 and 2014.
Wolferstan Last Name Statistics demography
Wolferstan earn significantly less than the average income. In Canada they earn 31.12% less than the national average, earning $34,222 CAD per year.
Phonetically Similar Names
| Surname | Similarity | Worldwide Incidence | Prevalency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wolferston | 90 | 0 | / |
| Wolverston | 80 | 1 | / |
| Woolverston | 76 | 1 | / |
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