HOLROYD
Holroyd
Holroyd is a distinguished British surname with origins dating back to medieval times. The name is of English and Yorkshire origin, derived from the old Norse personal name "Holm" and the Old English word "rode", meaning "clearing". The surname Holroyd is found predominantly in the Yorkshire region of England.
The Holroyd family played a significant role in the history of Yorkshire, particularly in the West Yorkshire area. Over the centuries, the Holroyd name has been associated with various notable individuals, including landowners, merchants, and scholars.
Notable bearers of the Holroyd surname include Sir Charles Holroyd (1861–1917), a prominent British artist and director of the National Gallery, and Sir Paul Holroyd-Hughes (1914–1990), a respected British politician and philanthropist.
Today, the surname Holroyd continues to be present in various parts of the United Kingdom and beyond, carried by individuals who bear the heritage and legacy of this distinguished British family name.
There are approximately 4,244 people named Holroyd in the UK. That makes it roughly the 2,204th most common surname in Britain. Around 65 in a million people in Britain are named Holroyd.
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
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Anthony
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Robert
- Stephen
- Thomas
Female
- Barbara
- Elizabeth
- Jane
- Jean
- Jennifer
- Joanne
- Julie
- Linda
- Margaret
- Mary
- Nadine
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan