About Holy
The surname Holy is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "holy," which means "sacred" or "consecrated." It was likely used as a nickname for someone who was considered pious or devout. The surname Holy may have also been given to individuals who had a connection to the church or were involved in religious activities. Overall, the surname Holy signifies a person who was associated with holiness or had a strong religious inclination.
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The surname Holy is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Holy 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 Holy is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Holy in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Holy using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.