Holster

Holster Meaning & Origin

About Holster
The surname Holster is of Dutch origin and is derived from the word "holster," which refers to a leather case or pouch used to hold a firearm. As a surname, Holster likely originated as an occupational name for someone who made or sold holsters. It may also have been a nickname for someone who carried a holster or had a connection to firearms.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Holster: 500
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 43206
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.17

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
HLSTR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
HA
πŸ”Š Soundex
H042306
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH OW1 L S T ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈhoʊlstΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('HLSTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H423

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Holster in Braille

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

The name Holster in braille

How to sign the name Holster using Sign Language

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

The name Holster in sign language

Numerology