Hollow stone or stone from the hollow
Holsten is a surname of Germanic origin, likely derived from the Middle Low German words 'hol' meaning hollow and 'sten' meaning stone. It may have originally referred to someone living near a specific geological landmark or a hollowed-out rock formation. In some contexts, it is also associated with the Holstein region in Germany, though the etymologies differ slightly.
Less common today
Holsten isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,237 in 2023.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
