About Hollingshed
The surname Hollingshed is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "holen" meaning "holly" and "scead" meaning "shade" or "shelter." Therefore, the name Hollingshed is believed to have originally referred to someone who lived near or worked with holly trees or in a place where holly trees provided shade or shelter.
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The surname Hollingshed is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hollingshed 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 Hollingshed in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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