Holman

Holman may refer to several notable entities. In the realm of baseball, Holman is a surname associated with players such as Ken Holman, a former Major League Baseball pitcher, and other athletes who have competed professionally. The name also appears in geographical locations. Holman is a community in Douglas County, Oregon, United States. This area has a history tied to agriculture and rural development in the Pacific Northwest.

In the field of literature and religion, Holman is recognized for the Holman Bible Publishers, a significant publisher of Christian literature, particularly Bibles. They have a long-standing reputation for producing study Bibles and various translations. The company has been a part of the broader Christian publishing industry for many decades. The surname Holman itself is of English origin, meaning "hollow stone" or "rocky hill," suggesting a topographical connection for early bearers of the name. Its prevalence can be found across English-speaking countries.