Hollmann History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The distinguished German surname Hollmann is derived from the Old High German "halla," meaning "hall" or "manor." This name was probably originally borne either by someone who lived near a large house, or by someone who was employed at a hall or manor.
Early Origins of the Hollmann family
The surname Hollmann was first found in Baden, where the family was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power.
Early History of the Hollmann family
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Hollmann Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Hall, Halland, Hallandsfar, Hallay, Hallberg, Halle, Hallegg, Hallenaut, Haller, Hallermund, Hallersdorf, Hallerstein, Halletius, Halleux, Hallez, Hallmann and many more.
Early Notables of the Hollmann family
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Hollmann migration to the United States +
Some of the first settlers of this family name were:
Hollmann Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
- John T Hollmann, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1802 1
- Berend Friedrich Hollmann, aged 51, who arrived in America in 1831 1
- Johanna Hollmann, who landed in America in 1839 1
- Louise Hollmann, who landed in America in 1853 1
Contemporary Notables of the name Hollmann (post 1700) +
- Henry A. Hollmann, American politician, Member of New York State Assembly from Nassau County 1st District, 1911 2
- George Hollmann (b. 1955), American Republican politician, Delegate to Republican National Convention from Colorado, 2004 2
- Frank H. Hollmann, American Republican politician, Candidate for U.S. Representative from Missouri 9th District, 1930; Delegate to Republican National Convention from Missouri, 1948; Chair of Warren County Republican Party, 1949 2
- Hans Hollmann (1933-2022), Austrian-born, Swiss theatre director and actor who also worked as a university lecturer and had a doctorate in jurisprudence
Citations +
- 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 19) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html