Nolde

Nolde Meaning & Origin

About Nolde
The surname Nolde is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "nolt" or "nolde," meaning "bald" or "hairless." It was likely used as a nickname for someone who was bald or had little hair. Over time, this nickname became a hereditary surname, passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Nolde: 488
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 44,109
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.17

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Nolde 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

📇 Metaphone
NLT
🔊 Soundex
N0430
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N OW1 L D
🌐 IPA
/noʊld/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NLT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N430

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Nolde in Braille

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

The name Nolde in braille

How to sign the name Nolde using Sign Language

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

The name Nolde in sign language

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