About Mossholder
The surname Mossholder is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "Moss" and "Holder." "Moss" refers to the plant that grows in damp environments, while "Holder" means "to hold" or "to possess." Therefore, the surname Mossholder likely originated as a descriptive name for someone who lived near or owned land with an abundance of moss. It could also be a topographic name for someone who lived in a place with mossy terrain.
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The surname Mossholder is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Mossholder 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 Mossholder is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Mossholder in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Mossholder using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.