About Olshan
The surname Olshan is of Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "olshon," meaning "alder tree." It is a toponymic surname, indicating that it was originally given to someone who lived near or was associated with an alder tree. The alder tree is known for its strength and resilience, and the surname Olshan may have been bestowed upon individuals who possessed these qualities or lived in an area abundant with alder trees.
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The surname Olshan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Olshan 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 Olshan is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Olshan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Olshan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.