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UK surname

Holub

A surname of Czech origin meaning "dove" or "pigeon," likely referring to a dove keeper or seller.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Peterborough, Rotherham and Leicester.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Holub is 158 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

158

2016, ranked #22,904

Peak year

2016

158 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 158 in 2016, ranked #22,904.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 7 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Holub surname distribution map

The map shows where the Holub surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Holub surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Holub over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1891 historical 2 #34,436
1901 historical 7 #33,435
1911 historical 2 #34,020
1997 modern 19 #35,928
1998 modern 23 #35,603
1999 modern 28 #35,127
2000 modern 28 #35,080
2001 modern 28 #34,936
2002 modern 30 #34,950
2003 modern 32 #34,862
2004 modern 35 #34,783
2005 modern 41 #34,478
2006 modern 51 #33,992
2007 modern 69 #32,662
2008 modern 76 #32,279
2009 modern 85 #31,717
2010 modern 92 #31,366
2011 modern 94 #31,016
2012 modern 132 #25,289
2013 modern 147 #23,977
2014 modern 150 #23,864
2015 modern 154 #23,306
2016 modern 158 #22,904

Geography

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Where Holubs are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Peterborough, Rotherham, Leicester, Sheffield and Gloucester. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Peterborough 012 Peterborough
2 Rotherham 017 Rotherham
3 Leicester 027 Leicester
4 Sheffield 027 Sheffield
5 Gloucester 002 Gloucester

Forenames

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First names often paired with Holub

These lists show first names that appear often with the Holub surname in historical and recent records.

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Holub

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Holub, 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

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities

Group

Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students

Nationally, the Holub surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Holub household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Married couples with dependent children are common in this Group, with many parents born in Africa or the EU. The representation of residents amongst different ethnic minority groups is high, particularly for individuals of Pakistani ethnic group. For many residents, English is not their main language, and affiliation to Christian religions is less common. Privately rented terrace properties predominate and levels of overcrowding are high. Part time work is common, with many employed in elementary occupations and sales and customer services. There are also many students living within these areas, and overall unemployment levels are high.

Wider pattern

Young adults, many of whom are students, predominate in these high-density and overcrowded neighbourhoods of rented terrace houses or flats. Most ethnic minorities are present in these communities, as are people born in European countries that are not part of the EU. Students aside, low skilled occupations predominate, and unemployment rates are above average. Overall, the mix of students and more sedentary households means that neighbourhood average numbers of children are not very high. The Mixed or Multiple ethnic group composition of neighbourhoods is often associated with low rates of affiliation to Christian religions. This Supergroup predominates in non-central urban locations the UK, particularly within England in the Midlands and the outskirts of west, south and north-east London.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Social Rented Sector Families with Children

Group

Social Rented Sector Pockets

Within London, Holub is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Pockets, part of Social Rented Sector Families with Children. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

Found in pockets across London, residents are less likely to live in private sector rentals and fewer adults are students. Fewer individuals work in transport and communications occupations relative to the Supergroup average. More individuals identify as Black and were born in Africa.

Wider London pattern

Residents of these neighbourhoods include sizable numbers identifying with ethnicities originating outside Europe, particularly in Africa or Bangladesh. The proportion of residents identifying as White, Indian or Pakistani is well below the London average. Neighbourhood age profiles are skewed towards younger adults, and above average numbers of families have children. Rates of use of English at home are below average. Marriage rates are low, and levels of separation or divorce are above average. Housing is predominantly in flats, and renting in the social rented sector the norm - few residents are owner occupiers. Housing is often overcrowded, and neighbourhoods are amongst the most densely populated in London. Disability rates are above average, although levels of unpaid care provision are about average. Employment is in caring, leisure, other service occupations, sales and customer service, or process, plant, and machine operation. Part time working and full-time student study are common. Levels of unemployment are slightly above average. Most residents have only Level 1 or 2 educational qualifications or have completed apprenticeships.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Holub is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Holub falls in decile 1 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Holub is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

This describes the area pattern most associated with Holub, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Holub

The surname HOLUB has its origins in the Czech Republic, dating back to the 13th century. It is derived from the Czech word "holub," which means "pigeon" or "dove." This suggests that the name may have been given as a nickname or occupational name to someone who kept or worked with pigeons.

The earliest recorded instances of the HOLUB surname can be found in medieval Czech manuscripts and records from the 13th and 14th centuries. For example, a certain "Petrus Holub" is mentioned in a document from the town of Brno in 1324.

In the 15th century, the name appears in various forms, such as "Holubek" and "Holubiec," which are diminutive or patronymic variations of the original HOLUB name. These variations suggest that the name was well-established and passed down through generations during this period.

One notable historical figure bearing the HOLUB surname was Jan Holub (1540-1619), a Czech astronomer and mathematician who worked at the court of Emperor Rudolf II in Prague. Holub made significant contributions to the field of astronomy and was a contemporary of Johannes Kepler.

Another prominent individual with this surname was Josef Holub (1870-1957), a Czech explorer and traveler who undertook expeditions to various parts of Africa in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He authored several books about his travels and discoveries, including "Seven Years in South Africa" (1904).

In the 18th century, the HOLUB name can be found in records from various regions of the Czech lands, indicating its spread across the country. For instance, a certain "Václav Holub" is listed as a landowner in the town of Třeboň in 1768.

While the name HOLUB is most prevalent in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, it has also been carried by individuals of Czech descent to other parts of the world, particularly during periods of emigration in the 19th and 20th centuries.

One notable example is Renée Holub (1903-1986), a Czech-American composer and pianist who immigrated to the United States in the 1920s and became known for her works inspired by Czech folk music.

The HOLUB surname continues to be widely used in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, with many individuals bearing this name making significant contributions in various fields, from science and academia to the arts and literature.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Holub surname: questions and answers

How common is the Holub surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 158 in 2016. That gives Holub a modern rank of #22,904.

What does the Holub surname mean?

A surname of Czech origin meaning "dove" or "pigeon," likely referring to a dove keeper or seller.

What does the Holub map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Holub bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

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.