Hollomon

Hollomon is a surname of English origin. The name appears in English records from the early modern period and later spread to North America through migration. It is commonly treated as a habitational or patronymic surname, though the precise origin is not definitively established. One prevailing view is that Hollomon arose from a place-name element found in English locales, or from a given name that was later recorded with the Hollomon spelling. The exact etymology is uncertain; scholars point to possible connections with Old English topographic terms meaning hollow, holm (islet), or other landscape features, as well as phonetic variants that settled into the modern form.

Variants of the surname include Holloman, Hollowman, and Hollom, reflecting regional spelling and pronunciation differences over time.

In current use, Hollomon appears in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia, with speakers tracing ancestry to English-speaking populations. Modern bearers work across fields such as education, business, sports, and public service.

There are individuals with the surname who have achieved public recognition, though no universally prominent figure bears the name. The surname is often found in genealogical and historical records, helping illuminate family histories among diaspora communities.

See also Holloman.