HOLMAN
Holman
Holman is an English surname of medieval origin, deriving from the Old English pre-7th Century personal name "Holegn", meaning "holly tree". The name was originally given to someone who lived near a holly tree or forest.
Distribution and Origins
The surname Holman is most commonly found in the South West of England, particularly in the counties of Devon and Cornwall. It is also well represented in London and the surrounding areas. The name can be traced back to the 12th century, and variations such as Holeman and Hollman have been recorded in historical documents.
Notable Individuals
- Arthur Holman (1876-1956) - British artist known for his landscape paintings.
- Jennifer Holman (b. 1982) - English actress and theatre director.
- James Holman (1786-1857) - Also known as "the blind traveler", he was an English adventurer and author who undertook a series of solo journeys around the world.
Legacy
The Holman surname has continued to be passed down through generations, with many individuals proud of their ancestral connection. The name has also been brought to other parts of the world through migration and emigration, particularly to former British colonies such as Australia and the United States.
References
- Hanks, P.; Hodges, F.; Mills, A. D.; Room, A. (2002). The Oxford Names Companion. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
There are approximately 7,312 people named Holman in the UK. That makes it roughly the 1,279th most common surname in Britain. Around 112 in a million people in Britain are named Holman.
Surname type: Occupational name
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
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Stephen
Female
- Elizabeth
- Jane
- Jennifer
- Joan
- Lesley
- Margaret
- Mary
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Holliman
- Holleyman
- Hillman
- Halman
- Hallmann
- Hallman
- Hilman
- Helman
- Heilman
- Hellman
- Holma
- Haleman
- Haleyman
- Haliman
- Halimann
- Hallaman
- Halleman
- Halleyman
- Halliman
- Hallmen
- Hallmon
- Halloman
- Halmon
- Healman
- Heileman
- Heilemann
- Heilmann
- Heleman
- Helleman
- Helliman
- Hellmain
- Hellmann
- Helmin
- Helmn
- Hileman
- Hillaman
- Hilliman
- Hillmann
- Hillmen
- Holan
- Holban
- Holdman
- Holeman
- Holemans
- Holeyman
- Holiman
- Hollaman
- Holleman
- Hollimon
- Hollman
- Hollmann
- Holloman
- Hollomon
- Hollowman
- Hollyman
- Holm
- Holmaas
- Holmam
- Holmans
- Holmar
- Holmas
- Holmen
- Holmn
- Holmns
- Holmon
- Holoman
- Holsman
- Holtman
- Holtmann
- Holyman
- Holzman
- Holzmann
- Homan
- Houliman
- Hoylman
- Hulleman
- Hullman
- Hullmann
- Hulman
- Hulmne
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