Holleman History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEtymology of HollemanWhat does the name Holleman mean? The history of the name Holleman begins in the days of the Anglo-Saxon tribes in Britain. It was a name for a person who was referred to as the Holy-man. 1 A broad and miscellaneous class of surnames, nickname surnames referred to a characteristic of the first person who used the name. They can describe the bearer's favoured style of clothing, appearance, habits, or character. Early Origins of the Holleman familyThe surname Holleman was first found in Berkshire where Roger Haliman was listed in the Feet of Fines for 1212. Years later in Lincolnshire, William Holyman was found in the Hundredorum Rolls of 1276, as was Richard Hollyman. 2 Early History of the Holleman familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Holleman research. Another 46 words (3 lines of text) covering the years 1273, 1379, 1495, 1512, 1514, 1518, 1526 and 1558 are included under the topic Early Holleman History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Holleman 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 Holleman 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. The variations of the name Holleman include: Hollyman, Holyman, Holleyman, Holeyman, Holliman, Holiman and many more. Early Notables of the Holleman familyDistinguished members of the family include John Holyman (1495-1558), was Bishop of Bristol, was a native of Coddington, near Haddenham in Buckinghamshire. He was educated at Winchester and New College, Oxford, and in... Holleman RankingIn the United States, the name Holleman is the 10,490th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 3
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 Holleman or a variant listed above: Holleman Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
Holleman Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Holleman Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
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