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.
The surname Abhold is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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.
Here's how to represent Abhold in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.