About Hollway
The surname Hollway is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "hol weg," meaning "hollow way" or "sunken road." It is a topographic surname that was likely given to someone who lived near or worked on a road or path that was worn down and sunken due to heavy use over time. The name may also have been given to someone who lived in a low-lying area or a depression in the landscape.
The surname Hollway is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hollway 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 Hollway is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Hollway in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Hollway using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.