About Hollist
The surname Hollist is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "holh" meaning "hollow" or "depression" and the suffix "-ist" denoting a person associated with or skilled in a particular activity. Therefore, the surname Hollist likely originated as an occupational name for someone who lived or worked in a hollow or depression, or it could have been a nickname for someone with a hollow or sunken feature on their body.
The surname Hollist is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hollist based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Hollist is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Hollist in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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