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.
The surname Holstein is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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.
Here's how to represent Holstein in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.