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
Living On Own Means 84
General Labourer 61
Dress Maker 43
Scholar 35
Farmer 34
Bricklayer 33
General Servant Domestic 27
Cook Domestic 23
Laundress Wash 23
Carpenter 21
Housemaid Domestic 21
School 21
Blacksmith 17
Tailor 17
Domestic Servant 16
Dressmaker 16
Gardener Domestic 16
Agricultural Labourer 15
Laundress 13
Draper Assistant 12
House Keeper 12
House Maid Domestic 12
Servant Domestic 12
Charwoman 11
Clerk 11

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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