Holtry

Holtry Meaning & Origin

About Holtry
The surname Holtry is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "holter" or "holterich," meaning "woodpecker." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who had characteristics associated with a woodpecker, such as being persistent or having a pecking nature. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Holtry can trace their ancestry back to someone who was known for woodpecker-like qualities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Holtry: 524
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 41,501
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.18

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
HLTR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
HA
πŸ”Š Soundex
H04360
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH OW1 L T R IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈhoʊltri/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('HLTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H436

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Holtry in Braille

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

The name Holtry in braille

How to sign the name Holtry using Sign Language

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

The name Holtry in sign language

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