UK surname
A surname derived from a place name indicating origins from Holland.
In the 1881 census there were 70 people recorded with the Holand surname, ranking it #23,670 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 19, ranked #36,760, down from #23,670 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Abberton, Heighington and Manchester. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Holand is 300 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 72.9%.
1881 census count
70
Ranked #23,670
Modern count
19
2016, ranked #36,760
Peak year
1861
300 bearers
Map years
1
1861 to 1861
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Holand surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Holand surname density by area, 1861 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.
| Year | Period | Count | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 | historical | 95 | #17,707 |
| 1861 | historical | 300 | #8,432 |
| 1881 | historical | 70 | #23,670 |
| 1891 | historical | 92 | #25,109 |
| 1901 | historical | 26 | #31,152 |
| 1911 | historical | 70 | #25,853 |
| 1997 | modern | 27 | #35,016 |
| 1998 | modern | 18 | #36,135 |
| 1999 | modern | 18 | #36,151 |
| 2000 | modern | 11 | #36,879 |
| 2001 | modern | 9 | #36,980 |
| 2002 | modern | 10 | #36,902 |
| 2003 | modern | 4 | #37,951 |
| 2004 | modern | 5 | #37,830 |
| 2005 | modern | 6 | #37,724 |
| 2006 | modern | 10 | #37,224 |
| 2007 | modern | 8 | #37,572 |
| 2008 | modern | 7 | #37,735 |
| 2009 | modern | 13 | #37,140 |
| 2010 | modern | 19 | #36,687 |
| 2011 | modern | 17 | #36,839 |
| 2012 | modern | 14 | #37,078 |
| 2013 | modern | 14 | #37,127 |
| 2014 | modern | 13 | #37,256 |
| 2015 | modern | 15 | #37,070 |
| 2016 | modern | 19 | #36,760 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Abberton, Heighington, Manchester, Grendon Underwood and Liverpool. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abberton | Essex |
| 2 | Heighington | Durham |
| 3 | Manchester | Lancashire |
| 4 | Grendon Underwood | Buckinghamshire |
| 5 | Liverpool | Lancashire |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Holand surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Holand, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.
These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.
The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.
UK neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Holand surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Holand household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Holand is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Holand is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Holand, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname HOLAND is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "hol", which means "hollow" or "depression", and "land", meaning "land" or "estate". It is believed to have originated in the 12th century, referring to individuals who lived near a hollow or depression in the landscape.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name HOLAND can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a survey of land ownership in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name appears as "Holand", referring to a settlement in Lancashire.
During the Middle Ages, the name HOLAND was associated with several prominent families, particularly in the northern counties of England. One notable bearer of the name was Sir Robert de Holand, who lived in the late 13th and early 14th centuries and served as a knight and courtier under King Edward I.
Another important figure with the surname HOLAND was Thomas Holand, Earl of Kent (1350-1397), who was a prominent military commander and played a significant role in the Wars of the Roses. He was executed for his involvement in a plot against King Henry IV.
In the 15th century, the name HOLAND was also associated with the town of Holland in Lincolnshire, England. This led to variations in spelling, such as "Holland" and "Hollande", which are still in use today.
One of the most famous individuals with the surname HOLAND was John Holland (1835-1914), an English-born Australian explorer and politician. He led several expeditions into the interior of Western Australia and later served as the Premier of Western Australia from 1904 to 1905.
Another notable bearer of the name was Sir Thomas Holland (1538-1612), an English philosopher and scholar who served as the first Regius Professor of Divinity at the University of Oxford.
Throughout history, the surname HOLAND has been associated with various occupations and professions, including landowners, military figures, politicians, and academics, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and achievements of those who have carried this name.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Holand surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Essex leads with 9 Holands recorded in 1881 and an index of 6.68x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Essex | 9 | 6.68x |
| Lancashire | 9 | 1.11x |
| Cambridgeshire | 8 | 18.50x |
| Durham | 7 | 3.45x |
| Ayrshire | 6 | 11.74x |
| Westmorland | 6 | 40.00x |
| Cheshire | 5 | 3.32x |
| Middlesex | 5 | 0.73x |
| Midlothian | 5 | 5.47x |
| Yorkshire | 5 | 0.74x |
| Warwickshire | 2 | 1.16x |
| Gloucestershire | 1 | 0.75x |
| Hampshire | 1 | 0.71x |
| Worcestershire | 1 | 1.12x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Abberton in Essex leads with 9 Holands recorded in 1881 and an index of 15000.00x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Abberton | 9 | 15000.00x |
| Redworth | 7 | 5384.62x |
| Heversham With Milnthorpe | 6 | 1666.67x |
| Kilmarnock | 6 | 98.68x |
| Thorney | 6 | 1250.00x |
| Edinburgh New North | 5 | 625.00x |
| Birkenhead | 3 | 24.98x |
| Birmingham | 2 | 3.49x |
| Blackburn | 2 | 9.28x |
| Everton | 2 | 7.75x |
| Hammersmith London | 2 | 11.89x |
| Horton In Bradford | 2 | 18.92x |
| Oldham | 2 | 7.65x |
| St Pancras London | 2 | 3.64x |
| Whittlesford | 2 | 1000.00x |
| Acton | 1 | 25.00x |
| Altrincham | 1 | 38.02x |
| Bisley | 1 | 82.64x |
| Elland Cum Greetland | 1 | 32.79x |
| Holdenhurst | 1 | 27.25x |
| Hook | 1 | 67.11x |
| Kidderminster Foreign | 1 | 79.37x |
| Kimberworth | 1 | 26.67x |
| Little Bolton | 1 | 9.60x |
| Liverpool | 1 | 2.03x |
| Macclesfield | 1 | 14.93x |
| Windle | 1 | 21.93x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Holand surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Holand surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
FAQ
In 1881, 70 people were recorded with the Holand surname. That placed it at #23,670 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 19 in 2016. That gives Holand a modern rank of #36,760.
A surname derived from a place name indicating origins from Holland.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Holand bearers relative to the surrounding population.
The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.