| ![Show Contents]() Holstein History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Germany Etymology of HolsteinWhat does the name Holstein mean? The name is a shortened form of the Middle Low German word "holtsate," meaning "one who dwells in the woods." Holstein, was the name of a German region as well as of several villages, and in turn, some bearers of this name no doubt derived their name from the place names. Early Origins of the Holstein familyThe surname Holstein was first found in Germany, where the name Holstein came from humble beginnings but gained a significant reputation for its contribution to the emerging mediaeval society. It later became more prominent as numerous branches of the same house acquired distant estates, some of which were located in other countries. Through the acquisition of these estates as well as their important contributions to society, the family successfully elevated their social status. Early History of the Holstein familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Holstein research. Another 83 words (6 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Holstein History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Holstein Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Holst, Holste, Holsten, Holster, Holstein and many more. Early Notables of the Holstein familyMore information is included under the topic Early Holstein Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Holstein RankingIn the United States, the name Holstein is the 8,920th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1
| Holstein migration to the United States | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Holstein Settlers in United States in the 17th Century- Matts Holstein, who arrived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1627 2
Holstein Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- Michael Holstein, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1751 2
- Eva Barbara Holstein, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1751 2
- Conrad Holstein, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1770 2
- Danl Holstein, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1794 2
Holstein Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Joh Jos Holstein, who arrived in America in 1832 2
- Alexander Holstein, who arrived in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1838 2
- Martha Holstein, aged 27, who landed in New York, NY in 1847 2
- Jacob Holstein, who arrived in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1854 2
- Isaac Holstein, who landed in Mississippi in 1857 2
Holstein Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Gotteried Holstein, who arrived in Arkansas in 1906 2
| Contemporary Notables of the name Holstein (post 1700) | + |
- Robin Holstein, American Republican politician, Candidate for West Virginia State House of Delegates 36th District, 2012 3
- Charles L. Holstein, American politician, U.S. Attorney for Indiana, 1880-85 3
- Denise Holstein (1927-2024), French author and Auschwitz concentration camp survivor
- "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
- Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
- The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, November 12) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html
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