What does the surname Holoway mean?

The surname Holoway means "Dweller on a hollow way or sunken road.". It is of English origin.

How common is the Holoway surname?

There are approximately 5,600 people with the surname Holoway in the United States.

Are there Holoway soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 131 soldiers with the Holoway surname appear in Civil War records.

Holoway

Topographic

Meaning

Dweller on a hollow way or sunken road.

Etymology

From Old English 'hol' (hollow) combined with 'way' (road or path). The surname refers to a road that has become sunken or worn below the surrounding ground level through long use.

About the Holoway Surname

A topographic surname describing a specific type of road worn into the earth by centuries of travel. The name reflects medieval English landscape terminology.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 5,600 bearers in the United States #1,634 most common surname

Rare Common

Found in England and later in North American settlements, particularly in colonial regions.

Holoway Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Holoway Surname

D.P. Holoway

1820–1885 Military officer

Quick Facts

Origin: English
Classification: Topographic
Earliest Record: 15th century English records
Estimated Bearers: 5,600

War Records

131 soldiers with the Holoway surname found in Civil War records.

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