Holman Family Crest and Name History

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The Ancient History Of The Distinguished Surname Holman

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Suggested Readings for Holman

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About Family Crests
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Origin Displayed: English

Where did the English Holman family come from? What is the English coat of arms/family crest? When did the Holman family first arrive in the United States? Where did the various branches of the family go? What is the history of the family name?

The history of the name Holman goes back those Anglo-Saxon tribes that once ruled over Britain. Such a name was given to a holy man who was a priest or friar. The surname Holman originally derived from the Old English word Hol or Hool.

The first dictionaries that appeared in the last few hundred years did much to standardize the English language. Before that time, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. The language was changing, incorporating pieces of other languages, and the spelling of names changed with it. Holman has been spelled many different ways, including Holman, Hollman, Holeman and others.

First found in Worcestershire where they were seated from very ancient times, some say well before the Norman Conquest and the arrival of Duke William at Hastings in 1066 A.D.

Thousands of English families in this era began to emigrate the New World in search of land and freedom from religious and political persecution. Although the passage was expensive and the ships were dark, crowded, and unsafe, those who made the voyage safely were rewarded with opportunities unavailable to them in their homeland. Research into passenger and immigration lists has revealed some of the very first Holmans to arrive in North America: John Holman, who settled in Nantasket Mass. in 1630; William Holman settled in Cambridge Mass in 1630; Edward Holman settled in Boston in 1632; another Edward Holman settled in Plymouth Mass.

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Suggested Readings for the name Holman

Early Carolina Heilmans (Hallmans-Holmans) 1736-1800 by Elmer Berley Hallman.

Some noteworthy people of the name Holman

Joseph Holman (1788-1873), American soldier during the War of 1812, and Indiana politician
Rufus Cecil Holman (1877-1959), American politician, U.S. Senator from Oregon (1939-45)
Charles Holman, American Engineer
Bill Holman (b. 1927), American Jazz arranger

Tell Me More About Family Crests

Family Crests: the Heraldic Artist

We have researched the Holman family crest in the most recognized sources. Before an artist or craftsman can render a family crest, it must exist. In other words the crest must have been designed and recorded by the heralds from time immemorial.

Heraldic designs matriculated by the lay-artist in many cases becomes uninspired, meretricious and even ugly...

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Family Crests: Timeline

Many of the symbols adopted into armory have been used since the time of the ancient Egyptians, but heraldry itself did not begin until the 11th century. In continental Europe, the most ancient recorded family crest was discovered upon the monumental effigy of a Count of Wasserburg in the church of St. Emeran, at Ratisobon, Germany...

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Family Crests: Elements

In the Holman coat of arms as in all coat of arms the crest is only one element of the full armorial achievement. Again the Family Crest is just part of the story of Coats of Arms or Heraldry. Heraldry is defined as the hereditary art or science of blazoning, the description is appropriate technical terms of Coats-of-Arms and other heraldic and armorial insignia, and is of very ancient origin...

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Family Crests and Genealogy: how they relate

We encourage you to study the Holman genealogy to find out if you descend from someone who bore a particular family crest. Anyone making a study of heraldry usually becomes interested in Genealogy or seeking legal claim to a particular family crest. No families, not even the royal houses, can make sound claim to the right to bear arms unless a proven connection is established through attested Genealogical records...

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Holman Family Crest Products

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Anniversary products for the name Holman.

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Apparel emphasing the family crest for the name Holman.

Armorial histories

Armorial histories for the name Holman.

Ceramics

Ceramics displaying the family crest for the name Holman.

Clip art

Clip art of all the most used heraldic pieces.

Coat of Arms

Coat of Arms for the name Holman.

Downloads

Downloads showing the Holman family crest.

Family Crest

Family Crest for the name Holman.

Family Tree

Family Tree emphasing the Holman family crest.

Hand Painted Plaques

Hand Painted Plaques displaying the family crest for the name Holman.

Keychains

Keychains with the family crest for the name Holman.

Mouse pads

Mouse pads featuring the Holman family crest.

Packages

Packages displaying the Holman family crest.

Plaques and Frames

Plaques and Frames proudly displaying the Holman coat of arms.

Surname Histories

Surname Histories for the name Holman.

Travel Mugs

Travel Mugs revealing the family crest for the surname Holman.

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The Holman Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Holman Family Crest was drawn according to heraldic standards based on published blazons. We generally include the oldest published family crest once associated with each surname.