UK surname
A German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) occupational surname referring to an elder or judge, or someone who calls out.
In the 1881 census there were 18 people recorded with the Holler surname, ranking it #31,019 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 88, ranked #32,396, down from #31,019 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Silkstone, Godshill and Greatham. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Holler is 154 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 388.9%.
1881 census count
18
Ranked #31,019
Modern count
88
2016, ranked #32,396
Peak year
1861
154 bearers
Map years
1
1861 to 1861
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Holler surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Holler 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 | 40 | #26,118 |
| 1861 | historical | 154 | #14,963 |
| 1881 | historical | 18 | #31,019 |
| 1891 | historical | 53 | #29,946 |
| 1901 | historical | 43 | #29,380 |
| 1911 | historical | 45 | #28,332 |
| 1997 | modern | 59 | #31,734 |
| 1998 | modern | 62 | #31,735 |
| 1999 | modern | 60 | #32,078 |
| 2000 | modern | 56 | #32,514 |
| 2001 | modern | 59 | #32,080 |
| 2002 | modern | 68 | #31,626 |
| 2003 | modern | 68 | #31,689 |
| 2004 | modern | 61 | #32,581 |
| 2005 | modern | 59 | #33,008 |
| 2006 | modern | 65 | #32,743 |
| 2007 | modern | 67 | #32,871 |
| 2008 | modern | 70 | #32,856 |
| 2009 | modern | 71 | #33,102 |
| 2010 | modern | 78 | #32,848 |
| 2011 | modern | 84 | #32,237 |
| 2012 | modern | 89 | #31,934 |
| 2013 | modern | 87 | #32,472 |
| 2014 | modern | 88 | #32,495 |
| 2015 | modern | 85 | #32,693 |
| 2016 | modern | 88 | #32,396 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Silkstone, Godshill, Greatham, Streatham and Dalton-le-Dale. 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 | Silkstone | Yorkshire, West Riding |
| 2 | Godshill | Hampshire |
| 3 | Greatham | Hampshire |
| 4 | Streatham | London (South Districts) |
| 5 | Dalton-le-Dale | Durham |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Holler 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 Holler, 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 Holler surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Holler 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, Holler 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 Holler is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Holler, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname "HOLLER" is of German origin, derived from the Middle High German word "holler," meaning "hollow" or "valley." This name likely originated in the 12th or 13th century and was initially used as a descriptive surname for someone who lived in or near a valley or hollow.
The earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to various regions of Germany, particularly in the southern and central parts of the country. Some of the earliest known bearers of this name include Johannes Holler, who was mentioned in records from the city of Nuremberg in 1335, and Heinrich Holler, a resident of the town of Erfurt in the 14th century.
In the 15th century, the name Holler appeared in various German chronicles and manuscripts, such as the "Liber Antiquissimus" of the city of Regensburg, which listed several individuals with this surname. One notable example was Ulrich Holler, a merchant who lived in Regensburg during the late 15th century.
As the name spread throughout different regions of Germany, it underwent slight variations in spelling, such as Holer, Höllar, and Holler. These variations were often influenced by local dialects and the preferences of scribes who recorded the name in official documents.
Over the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the surname Holler. One of the earliest was Johann Baptist Holler (1642-1726), a German composer and organist who served at the court of the Prince-Bishopric of Bamberg. Another notable figure was Johann Holler (1645-1699), a German architect and military engineer responsible for designing several fortifications and buildings in Bavaria.
In the 19th century, the name gained prominence through individuals like Johann Holler (1811-1880), a German philosopher and theologian known for his works on ethics and moral philosophy. Georg Holler (1861-1925) was a German painter and illustrator renowned for his landscape paintings and illustrations of traditional German life.
The surname Holler has also been associated with various place names throughout Germany, such as Hollermühle, a small town in Bavaria, and Hollerbach, a municipality in the state of Rhineland-Palatinate. These place names likely derived their origins from individuals with the surname Holler who settled in or were associated with these locations.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Holler 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. Middlesex leads with 4 Hollers recorded in 1881 and an index of 2.28x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesex | 4 | 2.28x |
| Somerset | 4 | 14.15x |
| Devon | 3 | 8.21x |
| Staffordshire | 2 | 3.37x |
| Worcestershire | 2 | 8.72x |
| Derbyshire | 1 | 3.64x |
| Hampshire | 1 | 2.78x |
| Oxfordshire | 1 | 9.23x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Bedminster in Somerset leads with 4 Hollers recorded in 1881 and an index of 150.38x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Bedminster | 4 | 150.38x |
| Tormoham | 3 | 193.55x |
| Walsall Foreign | 2 | 65.36x |
| Chelsea London | 1 | 18.90x |
| Chiswick | 1 | 104.17x |
| Ilkeston | 1 | 129.87x |
| Kidderminster Borough | 1 | 74.63x |
| Kings Norton | 1 | 48.54x |
| Norwood | 1 | 250.00x |
| Oxford St Thomas | 1 | 196.08x |
| Uxbridge | 1 | 500.00x |
| Whippingham | 1 | 370.37x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Holler surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
FAQ
In 1881, 18 people were recorded with the Holler surname. That placed it at #31,019 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 88 in 2016. That gives Holler a modern rank of #32,396.
A German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) occupational surname referring to an elder or judge, or someone who calls out.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Holler 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.