Holschuh

Holschuh Meaning & Origin

About Holschuh
The surname Holschuh is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "holschuo," meaning "wooden shoe." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who made or sold wooden shoes. The name may also have been given to someone who wore wooden shoes frequently. Over time, the surname Holschuh has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Holschuh: 317
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 63,068
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Holschuh based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HLX
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H0420
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH OW1 L SH UW0
🌐 IPA
/holschuh*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HLX', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Holschuh in Braille

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

The name Holschuh in braille

How to sign the name Holschuh using Sign Language

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

The name Holschuh in sign language

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