About Hollan
The surname Hollan is of English and Scottish origin, derived from the Old English word "holh" or the Old Norse word "hólmr," both meaning "island" or "low-lying land near water." It is a locational surname, typically given to someone who lived near or on an island or a piece of land surrounded by water. The name may also have originated as a topographic name for someone who lived in a hollow or a depression in the land. Overall, the surname Hollan signifies a connection to a geographical feature, specifically an island or low-lying land near water.
The surname Hollan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hollan based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Hollan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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