HOLPIN
Holpin
HOLPIN is a British surname of English origin. The name is derived from the Old English word "hol" meaning "hollow" or "deep" and "pin" meaning "enclosure" or "fence."
The surname Holpin is found primarily in the Yorkshire region of England, particularly in the North Yorkshire area. It is believed to have originated as a topographic or locational surname, given to individuals who lived near a deep hollow or enclosure.
The Holpin surname has a long history, with records dating back to the early medieval period. Individuals bearing the Holpin name have been documented in parish records, census data, and other historical documents, providing insights into the family's lineage and geographic distribution.
Over the centuries, the Holpin family may have branched out and migrated to other parts of the UK and even overseas, leading to variations in spelling and pronunciation of the surname.
Today, individuals with the surname Holpin can be found across Britain and in other parts of the world, each contributing to the rich tapestry of the family's history and legacy.
There are approximately 229 people named Holpin in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Holpin.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Christopher
- Colin
- David
- Gary
- John
- Michael
- Philip
- Richard
- Stuart
- William
Female
- Alison
- Debra
- Janice
- Julie
- Karen
- Lucy
- Patricia
- Sharon
- Shona
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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