Hollin

Origin and Meaning: Hollin is a surname of English origin, deriving from the Old English word "holen" or "holy" which means "hy holly trees” or "the holly-covered land." The name may have originated from a place name signifying a location where holly trees grew abundantly.

Distribution: The surname Hollin is primarily recorded in the northern counties of England, most notably in Yorkshire and Lancashire. It is relatively rare compared to some more common English surnames.

Notable Individuals: Due to its less common occurrence, there are few widely recognized individuals with the surname Hollin. However, the surname may have been passed down through generations within particular families.

Variants: Variants of the surname Hollin include Holling, Holing, Hollen, Hollow, Hollan, and Hellen. These variations may reflect different regional accents and historical transcriptions.

References: Further research on the surname Hollin can be conducted through genealogical records, historical documents, and academic studies on English surnames and their origins.

There are approximately 225 people named Hollin in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Hollin.

Origin: English

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: England

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: English

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • David
  • Dean
  • Eric
  • James
  • John
  • Jonathan
  • Lee
  • Mark
  • Michael
  • Nicholas
  • Paul
  • Robert
  • Simon

Female

  • Brenda
  • Carol
  • Jane
  • Jayne
  • Jayney
  • Joanne
  • Julie
  • Katy
  • Melanie
  • Penelope
  • Rebecca
  • Sheila
  • Susan
  • Wendy

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