Hollman History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe name Hollman was formed many centuries ago by the ancient Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. It was a name typically given to a holy man who was a priest or friar. The surname Hollman originally derived from the Old English word Hol or Hool. Another reference claims the name was derived from the Old English words "holh" + "mann" and literally meant "dweller by a hollow." 1 Early Origins of the Hollman familyThe surname Hollman was first found in Essex, where one of the first records of the name was John Holman, Holeman who was listed in the Subsidy Rolls of 1327. 1 Early History of the Hollman familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Hollman research. Another 90 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1307, 1593, 1633, 1638, 1659, 1661, 1669, 1685, 1700 and 1730 are included under the topic Early Hollman History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Hollman Spelling VariationsBefore English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago, spelling variations of names were a common occurrence. Elements of Latin, French and other languages became incorporated into English through the Middle Ages, and name spellings changed even among the literate. The variations of the surname Hollman include Holman, Hollman, Holeman and others. Early Notables of the Hollman familyNotables of the family at this time include Philip Holman (c. 1593-1669), an English merchant and politician who sat in the House of Commons in 1659, High Sheriff of Northamptonshire in 1638; Philip Holman, High Sheriff of Herefordshire in 1633; and Sir... Hollman RankingIn the United States, the name Hollman is the 12,203rd most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 2 Migration of the Hollman family to IrelandSome of the Hollman family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. More information about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
A great wave of immigration to the New World was the result of the enormous political and religious disarray that struck England at that time. Families left for the New World in extremely large numbers. The long journey was the end of many immigrants and many more arrived sick and starving. Still, those who made it were rewarded with an opportunity far greater than they had known at home in England. These emigrant families went on to make significant contributions to these emerging colonies in which they settled. Some of the first North American settlers carried this name or one of its variants: Hollman Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
Hollman Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Hollman Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Hollman Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
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