HOLTHAM
Holtham
Holtham is a surname of English origin, believed to have originated from several place names in England. The most prominent of these is Holtham in Worcestershire, a village mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086.
The name Holtham derived from the Old English words "hol," meaning hollow or depression, and "ham," meaning homestead or village, indicating that the original bearers of the surname may have lived in a settlement near a hollow or depressed area. Over time, the name evolved into Holtham as we know it today.
Families with the surname Holtham can be found predominantly in England, with historical records indicating concentrations in the West Midlands and surrounding areas. The name has also spread to other English-speaking countries through migration and settlement.
Notable individuals with the surname Holtham include [provide some examples, if any]. The Holtham surname carries a sense of history and lineage, connecting bearers to the places and communities from which it originated.
There are approximately 632 people named Holtham in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around ten in a million people in Britain are named Holtham.
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
- Adam
- Alan
- Andrew
- Anthony
- David
- John
- Lee
- Michael
- Paul
- Richard
- Robert
- Stephen
Female
- Carole
- Deborah
- Elizabeth
- Emily
- Emma
- Florence
- Jacqueline
- Jane
- Janet
- Jean
- Katie
- Margaret
- Mary
- Robyn
- Susan