Hollar

Hollar Meaning & Origin

About Hollar
The surname Hollar is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "holler," meaning "to shout" or "to call out." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for a town crier or someone with a loud voice. The name may have also been given to individuals who were known for their assertiveness or outspoken nature. Over time, the surname Hollar has evolved and spread to different regions, including the Czech Republic and England.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Hollar: 3,976
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 8,332
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.35

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HLR
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H0406
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH AA1 L ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈhɑlər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HLR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H460

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hollar in Braille

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

The name Hollar in braille

How to sign the name Hollar using Sign Language

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

The name Hollar in sign language

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