Holman Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Holman Name Meaning: A name of English/Dutch origin meaning 'dweller in the hollow'.

A name which was first apparent after the Norman Conquest in Worcestershire.

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Holman Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Holman family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 106
Female Servant 94
Independent 64
Labourer 37
Farmer 36
Male Servant 33
Copper Miner 25
Shoe Maker 24
Ag Labourer 15
Dress Maker 15
Miner 15
Blacksmith 13
Carpenter 12
Gardener 11
At The Miner 10
Tin Miner 10
Laundress 10
Mason 9
Smith 9
Tailor 7
Thatcher 7
Pauper 7
Apprentice 6
Weaver 6
Silk Weaver 6

Holman Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Holman 100% 30,700
2 Hilman 83% 1,435
3 Halman 83% 1,390
4 Helman 83% 1,351
5 Hollman 86% 1,129
6 Holeman 86% 665
7 Holmon 83% 196
8 Helmn 67% 186
9 Holiman 86% 144
10 Hulman 83% 126

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

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