How common is the Holston surname?

There are approximately 4,200 people with the surname Holston in the United States.

Are there Holston soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 118 soldiers with the Holston surname appear in Civil War records.

Holston

Q: What does the surname Holston mean?

The surname Holston means "Dweller on a hollow stone or at a place called Holston.". It is of English origin.

Topographic

Meaning

Dweller on a hollow stone or at a place called Holston.

Etymology

Derived from Old English 'hol' (hollow) combined with 'stone' or possibly from a place name. The surname may indicate residence near a distinctive hollow stone formation or at a named location.

About the Holston Surname

A topographic or locative surname with uncertain exact etymology. The name appears in early American colonial records, particularly in the southeastern United States.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 4,200 bearers in the United States #1,969 most common surname

Rare Common

Found in England and later in North American settlements, particularly in Tennessee and Virginia.

Holston Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Holston Surname

W. Holston

1815–1880 Rev.

Quick Facts

Origin: English
Classification: Topographic
Earliest Record: 16th century English records
Estimated Bearers: 4,200

War Records

118 soldiers with the Holston surname found in Civil War records.

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