Also known as: Hubert Wolfstern, Hubert B. Wolfe + 666 Sr., Hubert Blaine Wolfe+585 Sr., Hubert Blaine Wolfe+590 Sr.
Born: c. August 4, 1914, in Bergedorf, Germany
Died: October 24, 1997, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Nationality: German
Occupation: Typesetter
Spouse: Constance Weber
Children: Hubert Blaine Jr., Timothy Wayne
Notable Achievements
Held the record for the longest personal name ever used.
Known for a name consisting of 27 names; each of his 26 given names starts with a different letter of the English alphabet in alphabetical order.
The surname is a long single-word last name, with various renderings causing confusion, often due to typographic errors.
A version of his surname consists of 666 letters.
Background
Emigrated to the United States, settling in Philadelphia.
First gained attention in the 1938 Philadelphia telephone directory and a court order involving Yellow Cab Co.
His name appeared in various publications including a widely reprinted Associated Press wire story in 1964.
Variations and Documentation
Numerous typographical errors in newspapers and official records.
Different versions of the name documented by various sources, including Guinness World Records and logologist Dmitri Borgmann.
The full version of the name was rarely reproduced correctly in publications.
Name Origin and Meaning
Claimed that his great-grandfather composed the surname in the 19th century during a time when German Jews were adopting second names.
The name tells a story involving a legendary wolf-killer and space travel.
Various translations attempt to decipher the meaning, though full translation is complicated due to grammatical errors.
Miscellaneous
Appeared in the Guinness Book of World Records for longest personal name.
Name complexity led to issues with technology processing, such as the IBM 7074 computer, which refused to handle his name.
Cultural Impact
His name and story have been referenced in various books, articles, and television appearances, often highlighting the challenges and peculiarities of having such a complex name.