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Where did the German Wolf family come from? What is the German Wolf family crest and coat of arms? When did the Wolf family first arrive in the United States? Where did the various branches of the family go? What is the Wolf family history?

The Wolf surname is derived from the baptismal name for the son of Wolfgang, a popular personal name in Germany during medieval times. This personal name was originally derived from the Old German "wolf" which meant "wolf" and "ganc" meaning "battle."

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One can encounter great variation in the spelling of surnames: in early times, spelling in general, and thus the spelling of names was not yet standardized; and later, spellings would change with branching and movement of families. Variations of the name Wolf include Wolf, Wolff, Wolfen, Wolfe, Wulf and others.

First found in the Rhineland, where the name emerged in mediaeval times as one of the notable families of the region. From the 13th century on the surname spread to nearly all parts of Germany, and was identified with the great social and economic evolution that contributed to the development of the nation. Chronicles mention Nivelung Wolf of Cologne as early as 1135, and Elbel Wolf of Bruenn in Moravia in 1365, showing the gradual eastward movement of the branches.


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This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Wolf research. Another 291 words(21 lines of text) covering the years 1679, 1754, 1759, 1786, 1790, 1824, 1856, and 1860 are included under the topic Early Wolf History in all our PDF Extended History products.

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Another 52 words(4 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Wolf Notables in all our PDF Extended History products.

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Hundreds of thousands of Europeans, including many Rhinelanders, made the voyage to North America between the 17th and 20th centuries. It was an escape from religious persecution and poverty and also an opportunity for people to start over and own their own land. Most landed at Ellis Island, off New York before moving on to the states of Pennsylvania, Ohio, Texas, Illinois, and California. Some also landed in Canada and settled in Ontario, while others headed west to the prairie provinces. A study of passenger and immigration lists has shown a number of people bearing the name of Wolf, or one of its variants, reaching North America shores very early:

Wolf Settlers in the United States in the 17th Century


  • Claes Wolf, who arrived in New Netherland(s) in 1658
  • Thomas Wolf settled in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1683

Wolf Settlers in the United States in the 18th Century


  • John George Wolf settled in New England in 1709 with his wife, two sons, and two daughters
  • Hans Bernard Wolf came to Philadelphia in 1727
  • Hans Bernard Wolf, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1727
  • Abraham Wolf, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1728
  • Jonas Wolf came to Philadelphia in 1732


Wolf Settlers in the United States in the 19th Century


  • Elizabeth Wolf, aged 30, arrived in Pennsylvania in 1805
  • Paul Wolf settled in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1805
  • Frederick Wolf, who arrived in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pa in 1833
  • Friedrich Philipp Christian Wolf, aged 27, arrived in America in 1839
  • Christoph Wolf, aged 40, landed in St Louis, Mo in 1841


Wolf Settlers in the United States in the 20th Century


  • Harnenn Wolf, who landed in Galveston, Tex in 1905

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  • David Alexander Wolf M.D. (b. 1956), American astronaut and a veteran of four space shuttle missions and an extended stay aboard the Mir space station. As of 2006, he has logged 158 days in space
  • Emil Wolf Ph.D., (b. 1922), American (Czech born) physicist who made advancements in physical optics and as of 2006, a Professor of Optics at the University of Rochester
  • Christa Wolf (b. 1929), modern novelist from the former East Germany. She received the Heinrich Mann Prize in 1963, the Georg Buchner Prize in 1980, and the Schiller Memorial Prize in 1983, as well as other national and international awards
  • Maximilian Franz Joseph Cornelius Wolf (1863-1932), German astronomer and a pioneer of astrophotography. He won the Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society in 1914 and the Bruce Medal in 1930
  • Ricardo Wolf (1887-1981), German inventor, diplomat, philanthropist and former Cuban ambassador to Israel. He was the founder of the Wolf Foundation
  • Markus Johannes Wolf (1923-2006), former head of the foreign intelligence division of East Germany's Ministry for State Security
  • Anne Wolf (b. 1967), award-winning Belgian pianist


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  • Jacob, Wolf, Burnet County Pioneer by R.S. Crawford.
  • Jacob Wolf History by Merritt W. Wolfe.
  • Descendants of Leonard Wolf, Sr., and Catherine Cripe, 1755-1984 by Ardelta Delores Wolfe Baker.
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The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.

Motto: Virtutis praemium
Motto Translation: Virtues reward.

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  1. Bentley, Elizabeth P. Passenger Arrivals at the Port of New York 1820-1829. Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1999. Print.
  2. Schenk, Trudy. Wuerttemberg Emigration Index Volume I-VIII. Salt Lake City: Ancestry Inc., 1986. Print.
  3. Jones, George F. The Germans of Colonial Georgia 1733-1783 Revised edition. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1986. Print. (ISBN 0806311614).
  4. Crozier, William Armstrong Edition. Crozier's General Armory A Registry of American Families Entitled to Coat Armor. New York: Fox, Duffield, 1904. Print.
  5. Haverkamp, Alfred. Medieval Germany 1056-1273 2nd edition. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1988. Print.
  6. Bahlow, Hans and Edda Gentry. Translation Dictionary of German Names 2nd Edition. Madison: University of Wisconsin, 2002. Print.
  7. Siebmacher, J.J. Siebmachers Wappenbuch. München, Battenberg: 1975. Print.
  8. Strassburger, Ralph B. German Pioneers The Original Lists of Arrivals in the Port of Philadelphia 3 Volumes. Baltimore: Picton Press, 1992. Print. (ISBN 978-0929539980).
  9. Neubecker, Ottfried. Wappen-Bilder-Lexikon der bürgerlichen Geschlechter Deutschlands, Oesterreichs und der Schweiz. Battenberg, München: 1985. Print.
  10. Strassburger, Ralph B. Pennsylvania German Pioneers The Original Lists of Arrivals in the Port of Philadelphia 3 Volumes. Baltimore: Picton Press, 1992. Print. (ISBN 978-0929539980).
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