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
Scholar 508
Agricultural Labourer 110
House Servant 44
Dress Maker 44
Labourer 35
Servant 28
House Keeper 26
Laundress 26
General Servant 25
Blacksmith 23
Tin Miner 19
Miner 17
Wife Of Above 16
Nurse 15
Copper Miner 14
Carpenter 13
Shoe Maker 13
Carter 12
House Maid 11
Lace Maker 10
Domestic Servant 10
Fund Holder 10
Tailor 10
Dressmaker 9
Bricklayer 9

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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