Abhold

Abhold Meaning & Origin

About Abhold
The surname Abhold is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "abehalt," meaning "to hold back" or "to retain." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who worked as a tax collector or a tollgate keeper, responsible for holding back or retaining payments or tolls. Over time, the surname Abhold has evolved and may also have been adopted as a nickname for someone who was seen as reserved or cautious in their actions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Abhold is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Abhold: 194
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 94,311
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Abhold based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Abhold is not currently available.

Pronunciation

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APLT
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A1043
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AH0 B HH OW1 L D
🌐 IPA
/abhold*/
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('APLT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A143

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Abhold in Braille

Here's how to represent Abhold in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Abhold in braille

How to sign the name Abhold using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Abhold using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Abhold in sign language

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