About Hollen
The surname Hollen is of Dutch and German origin. It is derived from the Middle Dutch word "hollaert" or the Middle High German word "holle" which means "hollow" or "cave." The name likely originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a hollow or cave, or it could have been a nickname for someone who had a hollow or sunken feature on their face. Alternatively, it could have been an occupational name for someone who worked in a hollow or cave-like environment, such as a miner.
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The surname Hollen is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hollen 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 Hollen in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Hollen using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.