TheNameDBHollowell
TopographicMeaning
Dweller at a hollow near a well or spring.
Etymology
Derived from Old English 'hol' (hollow) combined with 'well' (spring or water source). The surname indicates residence at a geographical location characterized by both a depression and a water source.
About the Hollowell Surname
A topographic surname combining two landscape features common in English place-naming traditions. The name suggests residence near both a hollow depression and a water source.
Distribution
Found in England and later in North American colonial settlements.
Notable Bearers
Primarily documented in genealogical records