HOLLINGHURST
Hollinghurst
Hollinghurst is a prominent British surname that finds its origins in the Anglo-Saxon period. The name is derived from the Old English personal name "Hildigeist," which combines the elements "hild" meaning battle and "geist" meaning spirit. Over time, this personal name evolved into the surname Hollinghurst.
The first recorded instance of the surname Hollinghurst dates back to the early 13th century in Lancashire, England. The name was often associated with families living in the counties of Lancashire and Cheshire.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Hollinghurst include Alan Hollinghurst, a distinguished British novelist renowned for his works exploring themes of sexuality and English society.
The surname Hollinghurst reflects a rich heritage and legacy within British history. It remains a symbol of ancestral roots and represents a connection to the past for those who bear it.
Typical given names associated with the Hollinghurst surname
Male
- Andrew
- David
- Graham
- Henry
- Jason
- John
- Lee
- Mark
- Nicholas
- Paul
- Peter
- Simon
- Stephen
Female
- Anne
- Beverley
- Catherine
- Claire
- Corinne
- Debra
- Glenys
- Karen
- Katherine
- Margaret
- Mary
- Rosemarie
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.
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There are approximately 237 people named Hollinghurst in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Hollinghurst.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Famous people named Hollinghurst
- Alan Hollinghurst - Novelist, poet, short story writer and translator
- Leslie Hollinghurst - Royal Air Force air marshals (1895 to 1971)
Names and descriptions courtesy of Wikipedia, and may contain errors. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of every famous person with this name.