HOLLINGSBEE
Hollingsbee
Hollingsbee is an English surname of Anglo-Saxon origin, derived from the Old English personal name "Holegn", meaning "holly tree", and the word "beo", meaning "bee". The combination of these elements reflects nature and could have been a nickname for someone associated with holly trees or bees.
The surname Hollingsbee is mostly found in the southern regions of England, with historical records indicating concentrations in counties such as Hampshire, Sussex, and Kent. The first instances of the surname date back to the medieval period, suggesting a long history of the name in the region.
Over the centuries, families bearing the surname Hollingsbee have been involved in various occupations, ranging from agriculture to trade and craftsmanship. The name has likely undergone variations in spelling and pronunciation as it travelled through generations.
Today, the surname Hollingsbee is relatively rare, but it remains a distinct reminder of England's cultural and linguistic heritage. Members of the Hollingsbee family can be found in different parts of the world, often linked by a shared ancestry dating back to the origins of the name in medieval England.
There are approximately 246 people named Hollingsbee in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Hollingsbee.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Anthony
- David
- Edwin
- Howard
- James
- Mark
- Matthew
- Michael
- Nicholas
- Paul
- Raymond
- Robert
- Trevor
- Wayne
Female
- Ann
- Jacqueline
- Janis
- Kerry
- Michelle
- Patricia
- Samantha
- Sarah
- Susan
- Theresa
Similar and related surnames
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