About Holding
The surname Holding is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "holden," meaning "to keep" or "to possess." It was likely used as a nickname for someone who held a position of authority or had a strong grip on something, or it could have been an occupational name for someone who worked as a steward or caretaker. Overall, the surname Holding signifies someone who held or possessed something, either literally or metaphorically.
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The surname Holding is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Holding 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 Holding is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Holding in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Holding using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.