How common is the Hollorain surname?

There are approximately 1,200 people with the surname Hollorain in the United States.

Are there Hollorain soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 1 soldiers with the Hollorain surname appear in Civil War records.

Hollorain

Q: What does the surname Hollorain mean?

The surname Hollorain means "Dweller in a hollow rain-fed area or valley with water.". It is of English/Irish origin.

Topographic

Meaning

Dweller in a hollow rain-fed area or valley with water.

Etymology

Combination of 'hollow' (from Old English 'hol') and 'rain' or possibly a variant of 'run' meaning stream. This appears to be a descriptive topographic surname combining landscape features.

About the Hollorain Surname

An obscure topographic surname combining references to hollow terrain and water features. The exact etymology remains uncertain due to limited historical records.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 1,200 bearers in the United States #3,484 most common surname

Rare Common

Rare surname found primarily in Ireland and scattered North American records.

Hollorain Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Hollorain Surname

Mathew Hollorain

Quick Facts

Origin: English/Irish
Classification: Topographic
Earliest Record: 18th century records
Estimated Bearers: 1,200

War Records

1 soldiers with the Hollorain surname found in Civil War records.

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