Hould
Hould Meaning & Origin
About Hould
The surname Hould is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "hald" or "hold," meaning "to keep" or "to hold." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who worked as a keeper or guardian, or it could have been a nickname for someone who was steadfast or resolute. The surname Hould is relatively rare and has variations such as Hold, Houlds, and Houlden.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Hould is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Hould: 120
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 139228
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.04
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hould based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Hould in Braille
Here's how to represent Hould in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Hould using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Hould using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
