Holland
Holland Meaning & Origin
About Holland
The surname Holland is of English origin and has multiple meanings. It can be a locational surname derived from the Old English word "hōhland," meaning "lowland" or "marshy land," indicating that the original bearer of the name hailed from a low-lying area. Alternatively, it can be a topographical surname referring to someone who lived near or worked with holly trees, derived from the Old English word "holegn." Additionally, Holland can also be an anglicized form of the Dutch surname "van Holland," indicating that the bearer's ancestors came from the region of Holland in the Netherlands.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Holland holds a prominent position in our records, ranking within the top 500. Here's an in-depth look at its popularity and demographic spread:
- Number of People with the name Holland: 102,538
- Overall Popularity: 0.04%
- Ranking: 305
- Frequency per 100k people: 34.76
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Holland based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Holland in Braille
Here's how to represent Holland in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Holland using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Holland using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
