About Holfelder
The surname Holfelder is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "Holf" and "elder." "Holf" is believed to be a variant of the German word "Holfen," meaning "to help" or "to assist." "Elder" is derived from the Old High German word "alt," meaning "old" or "elder." Therefore, the surname Holfelder can be interpreted to mean "the elder who helps" or "the older one who assists." It is likely that this surname was originally bestowed upon someone who was respected for their wisdom and helpfulness within their community.
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The surname Holfelder is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Holfelder 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 Holfelder is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Holfelder in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Holfelder using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.