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

Hollowhorn, 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 Hollowhorn surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hollowhorn in America

Hollowhorn is the 139228th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hollowhorn surname appeared 120 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Hollowhorn.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hollowhorn 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 Hollowhorn

The surname HOLLOWHORN is believed to have originated in the southwestern region of England, specifically in the county of Somerset, during the late 12th century. It is derived from the Old English words "holu" meaning hollow or cave, and "horn" referring to a horn-shaped landform or promontory.

The earliest known record of the name HOLLOWHORN can be found in the Cartulary of Bath Priory, a medieval manuscript dating back to 1189, where it is mentioned as "Holouhorn." This suggests that the name may have been associated with a particular location or settlement within Somerset, possibly near a distinctive geological feature resembling a hollow horn.

In the 14th century, the HOLLOWHORN name appeared in the Subsidy Rolls of Somerset, a tax record from 1327, where it was spelled as "Holughhorn." This variation in spelling was common during that era, as standardized spellings were not yet established.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the HOLLOWHORN surname was John HOLLOWHORN, who was born in the village of Chilton Polden, Somerset, in 1432. He is mentioned in local parish records as a landowner and farmer.

During the 16th century, the HOLLOWHORN name gained prominence when William HOLLOWHORN (1518-1587) became a successful merchant and alderman in the city of Bristol. He was known for his involvement in the local wool trade and his philanthropic contributions to the city.

In the 17th century, the HOLLOWHORN family had a presence in the nearby county of Gloucestershire, where Richard HOLLOWHORN (1624-1698) was a respected clergyman and author of several religious treatises.

Another notable individual with the HOLLOWHORN surname was Elizabeth HOLLOWHORN (1745-1822), a pioneering educator from Devon who established one of the first schools for girls in the region.

The name HOLLOWHORN can also be found in various place names across southwestern England, such as Hollowhorn Hill in Somerset and Hollowhorn Farm in Dorset, further reinforcing its connection to geographical features and locations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hollowhorn

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

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 Hollowhorn 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 Hollowhorn 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 Hollowhorn was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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