About Holms
The surname Holms is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "holm," meaning "island" or "dry land in a fen." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near or on an island or a piece of dry land in a marshy area. The name may also have been used as a locational surname for individuals who hailed from a place named Holm or Holmes. Overall, the surname Holms signifies a connection to a geographical feature or location.
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The surname Holms is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Holms 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 Holms is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Holms in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Holms using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.