Holley Surname Meaning & Origin
What the Holley last name means, where the surname began and how it spread.
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Meaning and origin of the Holley last name
Meaning of the Holley last name: clearing in a hollow. Holley is an English surname. It can mean someone who lived by a clearing in a hollow or be a form of Hollis, "by the holly trees". The last name is found in the Midlands. Curiously, holly was hung indoors at midwinter long before Christmas cards.
Arms associated with the Holley name
Coats of arms associated with the Holley last name belong to the English heraldic tradition, each with its own blazon.
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Holley name FAQ
What does the Holley name mean?
Clearing in a hollow. Common variants include Holly.
Where does the Holley surname come from?
It originates in England, and is also found in the United States, Australia and Canada.
Is there a Holley coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals rather than to everyone with a surname. Herald Lab paints a personalized Holley coat of arms in museum style, based on historic heraldry.
Sources: Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).