Holyoak

Holyoak Meaning & Origin

About Holyoak
The surname Holyoak is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "holig" meaning "holy" and "ac" meaning "oak." It is a topographic surname that was likely given to someone who lived near a sacred or holy oak tree. The name Holyoak signifies a connection to nature and spirituality, reflecting the importance of oak trees in ancient cultures.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Holyoak is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Holyoak: 834
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 28,587
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.28

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Holyoak 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 Holyoak is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
HLK
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
HA
πŸ”Š Soundex
H0402
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH OW1 L IY0 OW2 K
🌐 IPA
/ˈhoʊliˌoʊk/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('HLK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Holyoak in Braille

Here's how to represent Holyoak in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Holyoak in braille

How to sign the name Holyoak using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Holyoak using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Holyoak in sign language

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