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![Show Contents]() Holmgren History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The name Holmgren is of Anglo-Saxon origin and came from when the family lived in an area that was referred to as a holme, a slightly raised islet in a fen or partially surrounded by a stream or river. The surname Holmgren was originally derived from the Old English word Holen. 1 Another reference claims "A holme is defined by Halliwell as ' flat land; a small island; a deposit of soil at the confluence of two waters. Flat grounds near water are called holms.' " 2 While most references claim that the name was probably Anglo-Saxon, it could very well have been Norman in origin, as William du Holme was listed in Normandy (1180-1195) and William de Homes was also listed there in the Magni Rotuli Scaccarii Normanniae in 1198. 3 Early Origins of the Holmgren familyThe surname Holmgren was first found in many counties throughout Britain. One of the earliest records of the name was Roger de Holm who was listed in 1186 in Leicestershire. A few years later, Urkel' de Holmes was listed in the Assize Rolls of Yorkshire in 1219. John atte Holme was listed in the Subsidy Rolls of 1296 in Sussex. 4 The Hundredorum Rolls of 1273 lists: Goscelin de Holme in Suffolk, and John in le Holme in Cambridgeshire. Over 100 years later, the Yorkshire Poll Tax Rolls of 1379 lists: Thomas del Holme; Adam del Holme; and Johannes del Holme, 1379. 1 Hulam or Holom in Durham "anciently styled Holme, which is the term used to designate it in the Boldon book, formerly belonged to a family of the same name." 5 Early History of the Holmgren familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Holmgren research. Another 98 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1200, 1240, 1400, 1570, 1571, 1599, 1601, 1622, 1627, 1631, 1633, 1640, 1641, 1653, 1654, 1655, 1656, 1658, 1659, 1673, 1677, 1678, 1683, 1685, 1691, 1692, 1700, 1705, 1706, 1707, 1749, 1797 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Holmgren History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Holmgren Spelling VariationsIt is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early Anglo-Saxon surnames like Holmgren are characterized by many spelling variations. As the English language changed and incorporated elements of other European languages, even literate people changed the spelling of their names. Scribes and monks in the Middle Ages spelled names they sounded, so it is common to find several variations that refer to a single person. The variations of the name Holmgren include: Holme, Hulme, Holmes, Holms and others. Early Notables of the Holmgren familyDistinguished members of the family include Randle Holme I (1570-1655), first to bear the name, main duty was arranging funerals of those entitled to bear arms; Nathaniel Holmes or Homes (1599-1678), an English Independent theologian and preacher; Randle Holme II (c1601-1659), Chester city treasurer in 1633 and clerk to the Stationers' Company of Chester in 1641; Randle Holme III (1627-1700), steward to the Stationers' Company of Chester in 1656 and an alderman from 1659...
Another 74 words (5 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Holmgren Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Holmgren RankingIn the United States, the name Holmgren is the 8,051st most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 6  Migration of the Holmgren family to Ireland
Some of the Holmgren family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 89 words (6 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Many English families tired of political and religious strife left Britain for the new colonies in North America. Although the trip itself offered no relief - conditions on the ships were extremely cramped, and many travelers arrived diseased, starving, and destitute - these immigrants believed the opportunities that awaited them were worth the risks. Once in the colonies, many of the families did indeed prosper and, in turn, made significant contributions to the culture and economies of the growing colonies. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families has revealed a number of immigrants bearing the name Holmgren or a variant listed above:
Holmgren Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Johan Gustaf Holmgren, aged 24, who landed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1846 7
- Johannson Holmgren, aged 25, who arrived in America in 1853 7
- Johan Holmgren, aged 25, who arrived in America in 1853 7
- Charles John Sigfried Holmgren, who landed in Mississippi in 1899 7
Holmgren Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Julius Holmgren, who landed in Mobile, Ala in 1903 7
| Contemporary Notables of the name Holmgren (post 1700) | + |
- David Holmgren (b. 1955), American ecologist, ecological design engineer and writer
- Paul Howard Holmgren (b. 1955), American former professional ice hockey right winger
- Michael George Holmgren (b. 1948), former American professional football coach
- Theresa Holmgren, American Republican politician, Member of Connecticut State House of Representatives from Stratford; Elected 1932 8
- Oscar Holmgren, American politician, Member of South Dakota State House of Representatives 53rd District, 1919-20 8
- Ann Margret Holmgren (1850-1940), Swedish author, feminist and pacifist
- Herman Teodor Holmgren (1842-1914), Swedish architect
- Sara Holmgren (b. 1979), Swedish handball player
- Arne Holmgren (b. 1940), Swedish biochemist
- Rolf Erling Holmgren (b. 1946), Swedish actor and scriptwriter
- ... (Another 6 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)
The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.
Motto: Fide sed cui vide
Motto Translation: Trust, but in whom take care.
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- Lewis, Samuel, A Topographical Dictionary of England. Institute of Historical Research, 1848, Print.
- "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
- Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
- The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, November 12) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html
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