Holloway Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Holloway Name Meaning: Topographical surname given to one who lives in or near the hollow-way or holy way

From Old English hol 'hollow', 'sunken' + weg 'way', 'path'.

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Holloway Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Holloway family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 202
Female Servant 164
Independent 120
Labourer 89
Male Servant 63
Farmer 48
Smith 32
Shoe Maker 27
Dress Maker 24
Butcher 22
Servant 22
Carpenter 21
Nailor 20
Blacksmith 18
Laundress 18
Tailor 17
Painter 14
Gardener 13
Apprentice 13
Baker 13
Grocer 12
Brick Layer 11
Publican 10
Weaver 10
Basket Maker 9

Holloway Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Holloway 100% 65,543
2 Halloway 88% 3,058
3 Hollaway 88% 2,852
4 Hallaway 75% 1,586
5 Hollway 88% 1,147
6 Holoway 88% 484
7 Hallway 75% 193
8 Hellaway 75% 152
9 Holliway 88% 141
10 Halliway 75% 104

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The surname Holloway is the most popular version of all its varients

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