Find out how popular the last name Hollier is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Hollier.

Hollier, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Hollier surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hollier in America

Hollier is the 15178th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hollier surname appeared 1,941 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Hollier.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hollier to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Hollier

The surname HOLLIER has its origins in England, dating back to the late medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Old English word "holh," meaning a hollow or deep valley, combined with the suffix "-ier," indicating a person who lived in or near a particular location.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from the year 1273, where a person named William le Holiere is mentioned. This suggests that the name was already in use during the 13th century.

In the 14th century, the surname appears in various forms, such as Holliar, Holiar, and Hollyer, reflecting the variations in spelling common during that time. One notable mention is in the Subsidy Rolls of Sussex from 1332, which lists a John Hollyere among the taxpayers.

The Hollier surname is also connected to several place names in England, including Hollier's Hill in Oxfordshire and Hollier's Green in Staffordshire. These place names likely originated from individuals bearing the Hollier surname who resided in or owned land in those areas.

Among the notable historical figures with the Hollier surname is Sir John Hollier (1520-1589), a wealthy merchant and alderman of London who served as the Lord Mayor of the city in 1588-1589. Another prominent individual was Hubert Hollier (1578-1637), a distinguished lawyer and Member of Parliament during the reign of King James I.

In the 17th century, the Hollier family gained prominence in the county of Somerset, where several members held positions of importance. One such individual was William Hollier (1635-1701), who served as the High Sheriff of Somerset in 1689.

During the 18th century, the surname spread beyond England, with records indicating Hollier families settling in various parts of the British Empire, including North America and the Caribbean.

Other notable individuals bearing the Hollier surname include Robert Hollier (1811-1886), a notable British architect responsible for designing several churches and public buildings in London, and Charles Hollier (1848-1935), a prominent Australian politician and member of the Legislative Council of Western Australia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hollier

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Hollier.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Hollier was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Hollier has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Hollier was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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