Holskey
Holskey Meaning & Origin
About Holskey
The surname Holskey is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "Hols," meaning "hollow" or "depression," and "key," meaning "key" or "lock." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Holskey can be interpreted as "the key to the hollow" or "the one who unlocks the depression." This surname may have originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a depression or hollow, or it could have been a nickname for someone who was seen as a key figure in resolving difficult or challenging situations.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Holskey is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Holskey: 118
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 141140
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.04
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Holskey 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
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Holskey in Braille
Here's how to represent Holskey in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Holskey using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Holskey using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
