Olding

Olding Meaning & Origin

About Olding
The surname Olding is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "eald," meaning "old" or "aged." It was often used as a nickname for someone who was elderly or had a mature appearance. The addition of the suffix "-ing" indicates a patronymic origin, suggesting that the surname was originally a personal name followed by "son of." Over time, the name Olding evolved into a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Olding: 394
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 52619
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.13

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

Pronunciation

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🗽 NYSIIS
OA
🔊 Soundex
O43052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
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🌐 IPA
/olding*/
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🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O435

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Olding in Braille

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

The name Olding in braille

How to sign the name Olding using Sign Language

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

The name Olding in sign language

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