Holycross

Holycross Meaning & Origin

About Holycross
The surname Holycross is of English origin and is derived from a place name. It refers to someone who lived near or was associated with a place called Holy Cross, which could have been a village, a religious site, or a crossroads marked by a holy cross. The name may also have been given to someone who made a pilgrimage to a holy cross or who had a strong religious connection. Overall, the surname Holycross signifies a connection to a place or symbol of religious significance.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Holycross: 980
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 25,272
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.33

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
HLKRS
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
HA
πŸ”Š Soundex
H0402602
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH OW1 L IY0 K R AO2 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈhoʊliˌkrΙ”s/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('HLKRS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H426

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Holycross in Braille

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

The name Holycross in braille

How to sign the name Holycross using Sign Language

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

The name Holycross in sign language

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