HOLLINGS

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Hollings

Hollings is a surname with roots in England, particularly in the northern region of Yorkshire. The name is of Anglo-Saxon origin, derived from the Old English personal name "Holings" or "Hollings." The surname is classified as a patronymic name, indicating descent from an ancestor named Holling or Holing.

Historically, individuals bearing the surname Hollings were primarily found in Yorkshire, where the name has deep-seated origins. The name Hollings may have originally denoted a familial connection to a person named Holling, or it could have signified an individual's association with a specific place or feature within the local landscape. As with many surnames, variations in spelling (such as Hollins, Holling, or Hollands) have evolved over time due to regional accents and dialects.

Notable individuals with the surname Hollings have made contributions across various fields, including business, politics, academia, and the arts. The surname continues to be borne by families in England and beyond, reflecting the enduring legacy of its historical origins in Yorkshire and its wider impact on British society.

There are approximately 1,414 people named Hollings in the UK. That makes it roughly the 5,633rd most common surname in Britain. Around 22 in a million people in Britain are named Hollings.

Surname type: From name of parent

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

Andrew
Anthony
David
John
Mark
Michael
Paul
Peter
Richard
Robert
Stephen

Female

Caroline
Elizabeth
Emma
Helen
Jean
Joanne
Karen
Lisa
Margaret
Mary
Patricia
Rachel
Susan

Similar and related surnames

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