Holstein

Holstein Meaning & Origin

About Holstein
The surname Holstein is of German origin and is derived from the region of Holstein in northern Germany. It is a habitational name for someone from this region. The name itself is believed to have originated from the Old Saxon word "holt" meaning "wood" and "stein" meaning "stone," referring to the landscape of the region. Over time, individuals from Holstein adopted the name as a surname, and it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and immigration.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Holstein: 4,098
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 8,091
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.39

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
HLSTN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
HA
πŸ”Š Soundex
H042305
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH OW1 L S T IY2 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈhoʊlˌstin/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('HLSTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H423

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Holstein in Braille

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

The name Holstein in braille

How to sign the name Holstein using Sign Language

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

The name Holstein in sign language

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