Sue Rolfe

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Sue Rolfe — lily
172K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Sue Rolfe is a name that combines English origins. The first name Sue is a feminine given name of English origin. Sue is a given name and a common short form of a number of female given names: Susan, Susanna / Susannah / Suzanna, Susanne, Suzanne, Suzette. It is rarely used as a man's name, a notable example being Sue K. Hicks (1895-1980), American jurist, who may have inspired the song "A Boy Named Sue". The surname Rolfe: The uncommon English surname Rolfe derives ultimately from the Old Scandinavian and Germanic pre 5th century personal name "Hrodwulf". This was composed of the elements hrod, meaning "renown", and wulf, a wolf. In Norse the contracted form was Hrolfr, in Danish and Swedish Rolf, and it is said that these personal names reached England first through their popularity with Scandinavian settlers before the Norman Conquest of 1066. The Normans thereafter introduced their own form of the name, generally found as "Rou" or "Roul" and often Latinised as "Rollo". B. A. Sue is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 172K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Sue reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Sue

Meaning: lily

English

Sue is a given name and a common short form of a number of female given names: Susan, Susanna / Susannah / Suzanna, Susanne, Suzanne, Suzette. It is rarely used as a man's name, a notable example being Sue K. Hicks (1895-1980), American jurist, who may have inspired the song "A Boy Named Sue".

Surname: Rolfe

Germanic

The uncommon English surname Rolfe derives ultimately from the Old Scandinavian and Germanic pre 5th century personal name "Hrodwulf". This was composed of the elements hrod, meaning "renown", and wulf, a wolf. In Norse the contracted form was Hrolfr, in Danish and Swedish Rolf, and it is said that these personal names reached England first through their popularity with Scandinavian settlers before the Norman Conquest of 1066. The Normans thereafter introduced their own form of the name, generally found as "Rou" or "Roul" and often Latinised as "Rollo". B. A.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Sue is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Sue by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Sue Rolfe

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Sue Rolfe:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

1
Soul Urge Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

1
Personality Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Sue?
The first name Sue originates from English. Sue is a given name and a common short form of a number of female given names: Susan, Susanna / Susannah / Suzanna, Susanne, Suzanne, Suzette. It is rarely used as a man's name, a notable example being Sue K. Hicks (1895-1980), American jurist, who may have inspired the song "A Boy Named Sue".
When was Sue most popular?
The name Sue reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Rolfe?
The surname Rolfe originates from Germanic. The uncommon English surname Rolfe derives ultimately from the Old Scandinavian and Germanic pre 5th century personal name "Hrodwulf". This was composed of the elements hrod, meaning "renown", and wulf, a wolf. In Norse the contracted form was Hrolfr, in Danish and Swedish Rolf, and it is said that these personal names reached England first through their popularity with Scandinavian settlers before the Norman Conquest of 1066. The Normans thereafter introduced their own form of the name, generally found as "Rou" or "Roul" and often Latinised as "Rollo". B. A.
What are the origins of the name Sue Rolfe?
The name Sue Rolfe combines two different traditions: the first name Sue has English roots, while the surname Rolfe originates from Germanic.
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