Karl Holzer

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Karl Holzer — free man
104K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Karl Holzer is a name that combines Germanic origins. The first name Karl is a masculine given name of Germanic origin. Karl is a Germanic masculine name. It comes from Old High German, meaning 'man, husband, freeman' and was widely popularised in Central and Northern Europe by its status as a royal name, in particular through the Frankish Emperor Charlemagne. It is popular in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, and was popularized by German-speaking descendants in the United States. The surname Holzer: Ádám Holczer (born 1998), Hungarian footballer Adi Holzer (born 1936), Austrian artist Ashley Holzer (born 1963), Canadian equestrian Charles Holzer (born 1969), American equestrian Charlotte Holzer (1909–1980), Jewish resistance fighter during World War II Daniel Holzer (born 1995), Czech footballer Erika Holzer (died 2019), American writer Fabian Holzer (born 1992), German badminton player Friedl Kjellberg (née Holzer) (1905–1993), Austrian-born Finnish ceramist Georg Holzer (born 1957), Austrian scholar of Slavic and Indo-European studies Hans Holzer (1920–2009), Austrian-American author an. Karl is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 104K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Karl reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Karl

Meaning: free man

Germanic

Karl is a Germanic masculine name. It comes from Old High German, meaning 'man, husband, freeman' and was widely popularised in Central and Northern Europe by its status as a royal name, in particular through the Frankish Emperor Charlemagne. It is popular in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, and was popularized by German-speaking descendants in the United States.

Surname: Holzer

Slavic

Ádám Holczer (born 1998), Hungarian footballer Adi Holzer (born 1936), Austrian artist Ashley Holzer (born 1963), Canadian equestrian Charles Holzer (born 1969), American equestrian Charlotte Holzer (1909–1980), Jewish resistance fighter during World War II Daniel Holzer (born 1995), Czech footballer Erika Holzer (died 2019), American writer Fabian Holzer (born 1992), German badminton player Friedl Kjellberg (née Holzer) (1905–1993), Austrian-born Finnish ceramist Georg Holzer (born 1957), Austrian scholar of Slavic and Indo-European studies Hans Holzer (1920–2009), Austrian-American author an.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Karl is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 28%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Karl by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Karl Holzer

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Karl Holzer:

9
Expression Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

6
Personality Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Karl?
The first name Karl originates from Germanic. Karl is a Germanic masculine name. It comes from Old High German, meaning 'man, husband, freeman' and was widely popularised in Central and Northern Europe by its status as a royal name, in particular through the Frankish Emperor Charlemagne. It is popular in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, and was popularized by German-speaking descendants in the United States.
When was Karl most popular?
The name Karl reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Holzer?
The surname Holzer originates from Slavic. Ádám Holczer (born 1998), Hungarian footballer Adi Holzer (born 1936), Austrian artist Ashley Holzer (born 1963), Canadian equestrian Charles Holzer (born 1969), American equestrian Charlotte Holzer (1909–1980), Jewish resistance fighter during World War II Daniel Holzer (born 1995), Czech footballer Erika Holzer (died 2019), American writer Fabian Holzer (born 1992), German badminton player Friedl Kjellberg (née Holzer) (1905–1993), Austrian-born Finnish ceramist Georg Holzer (born 1957), Austrian scholar of Slavic and Indo-European studies Hans Holzer (1920–2009), Austrian-American author an.
What are the origins of the name Karl Holzer?
The name Karl Holzer combines two different traditions: the first name Karl has Germanic roots, while the surname Holzer originates from Slavic.
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