Olshin

Olshin Meaning & Origin

About Olshin
The surname Olshin is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "olshin," meaning "alder tree." It is a habitational name given to someone who lived near or was associated with an alder tree. The alder tree holds symbolic significance in Jewish culture, representing strength, endurance, and protection. The surname Olshin is relatively rare and is primarily found among Jewish communities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Olshin: 145
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 119,508
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALXN
🗽 NYSIIS
OA
🔊 Soundex
O4205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
OW1 L SH IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/olshin*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALXN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O425

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Olshin in Braille

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

The name Olshin in braille

How to sign the name Olshin using Sign Language

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

The name Olshin in sign language

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