Ahalt

Ahalt Meaning & Origin

About Ahalt
The surname Ahalt is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "ahalt," meaning "to hold" or "to keep." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who worked as a keeper or caretaker, possibly of a castle or estate. The name Ahalt may also have been used as a nickname for someone who was known for being steadfast or reliable.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ahalt: 303
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 65,424
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ahalt 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 Ahalt is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AHLT
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A043
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AH0 HH AE1 L T
🌐 IPA
/ahalt*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AHLT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A430

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ahalt in Braille

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

The name Ahalt in braille

How to sign the name Ahalt using Sign Language

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

The name Ahalt in sign language

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