Holtan

Holtan Meaning & Origin

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.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Holtan: 705
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 32,599
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.24

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.

Ranking information for the surname Holtan is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HLTN
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H04305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH OW1 L T AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈhoʊltən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HLTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H435

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Holtan in Braille

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

The name Holtan in braille

How to sign the name Holtan using Sign Language

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.

The name Holtan in sign language

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