Sholder

Sholder Meaning & Origin

About Sholder
The surname Sholder is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schulter," meaning "shoulder." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who worked as a tailor or a maker of shoulder coverings or garments. The name may have also been used as a nickname for someone with broad shoulders or a strong physique. Overall, the surname Sholder likely originated as a descriptive or occupational name related to the shoulder.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Sholder: 187
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 97210
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

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🔊 Soundex
S04306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH OW1 L D ER0
🌐 IPA
/sholder*/
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🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S436

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sholder in Braille

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

The name Sholder in braille

How to sign the name Sholder using Sign Language

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

The name Sholder in sign language

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