About Hollock
The surname Hollock is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "holh" meaning "hollow" or "depression" and the suffix "-ock" indicating a diminutive or small size. Therefore, the surname Hollock likely originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a hollow or depression in the landscape. It could also have been a nickname for a person with a small or sunken area on their land.
The surname Hollock is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hollock 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 Hollock is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Hollock in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Hollock using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.