About Holtan
The surname Holtan is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "holt," meaning "wood" or "grove," combined with the suffix "-an," indicating a location or belonging. Therefore, the surname Holtan likely originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near or in a wooded area or grove. It is a relatively common surname in Norway and may have variations in spelling, such as Holtane or Holtand.
The surname Holtan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Holtan based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Holtan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Holtan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.