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

Hollowood, 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 Hollowood surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hollowood in America

Hollowood is the 98553rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hollowood surname appeared 184 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 Hollowood.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hollowood 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 Hollowood

The surname "HOLLOWOOD" is of English origin, and can be traced back to the medieval period in the British Isles. It is believed to have originated as a locative name, referring to individuals who resided in a particular area or settlement.

One of the earliest recorded instances of this surname dates back to the late 13th century, when a certain Robert de Hollowood was mentioned in the Shropshire Assize Rolls of 1292. This suggests that the name may have originated in the region of Shropshire, located in the West Midlands of England.

The name "HOLLOWOOD" is thought to be derived from the Old English words "hol" or "holu," meaning a hollow or depression, and "wudu," meaning a wood or forest. This combination likely referred to a geographical location characterized by a wooded area with a hollow or valley within it.

During the 14th and 15th centuries, several variations of the spelling were documented, such as "Holowode," "Holowod," and "Holewod," reflecting the fluid nature of surnames during that era.

Notable individuals bearing the surname "HOLLOWOOD" throughout history include Sir William Hollowood (c. 1480-1548), a prominent landowner and member of the gentry in Gloucestershire, England. Another individual of note was John Hollowood (1605-1679), an English clergyman and scholar who served as the Rector of Stratford-upon-Avon.

In the 17th century, the Hollowood family had established themselves in various parts of England, with records indicating their presence in counties such as Warwickshire, Worcestershire, and Staffordshire.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name in North America was Richard Hollowood, who immigrated to Virginia in the late 17th century and is recorded as having been granted land in the Colony of Virginia in 1699.

Other notable individuals with the surname "HOLLOWOOD" include Robert Hollowood (1745-1826), a British military officer who served in the American Revolutionary War, and Thomas Hollowood (1813-1895), an English architect and surveyor known for his work in London and the surrounding areas.

While the surname "HOLLOWOOD" may have evolved over time and spread to various parts of the world, its origins can be traced back to the medieval period in England, where it was likely derived from a specific geographical location characterized by a wooded hollow or valley.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hollowood

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

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

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