What does the surname Holecourt mean?

The surname Holecourt means "A court or manor house in a hollow or valley.". It is of English origin.

How common is the Holecourt surname?

There are approximately 200 people with the surname Holecourt in the United States.

Holecourt

Topographic

Meaning

A court or manor house in a hollow or valley.

Etymology

This surname combines 'hole' (hollow, valley) with 'court' (manor house, courtyard), indicating a place name for a settlement in a valley. It reflects medieval English place-naming conventions.

About the Holecourt Surname

A rare topographic surname indicating a specific type of settlement location in medieval England. The name appears infrequently in historical records.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 200 bearers in the United States #4,834 most common surname

Rare Common

Found primarily in England, with limited distribution in other English-speaking countries.

Notable Bearers

People with the Holecourt Surname

Elizabeth Holecourt

Quick Facts

Origin: English
Classification: Topographic
Earliest Record: Medieval period
Estimated Bearers: 200