Origins of the Holland surname
What does the name Holland mean?
The origin of the Holland surname is geographic. It can come from the well-known area of the Netherlands of the same name and can refer to somebody who originates from that location, but more often has a local English source. There are two 'Holland' or 'Holand's in Lancashire, and it is thought that most of the bearers of this surname have ancestors that originate from this area rather than in continental Europe.
Alternative variations of the name Holland
Holland, Howland, Hollande, Holand, Helland
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Common jobs for Hollands
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Hollands in 1921
Dressmaker
812
Cotton Weaver
756
Domestic Servant
551
Laundress
474
General Servant Domestic
457
Common male occupations for Hollands in 1921
Coal Miner
1,116
General Labourer
843
Agricultural Labourer
752
Farmer
563
Bricklayer
482
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