Hoole

Hoole is a term with multiple uses in English-language toponymy and onomastics. It is primarily used as a place name and as a surname.

As a place name, Hoole appears in several locations across England; a commonly cited example is a village and civil parish in Cheshire, near Chester. The area has historic buildings and a mix of rural and suburban character, and it features local services and community institutions that reflect its long-standing settlement. In broader use, the name appears in compound toponyms such as Hoole Lane or Hoole Bank, indicating its role as a geographic descriptor in place names.

As a surname, Hoole originated as a locational name for people who came from a place named Hoole. It is found in the United Kingdom and in countries with historical ties to Britain, and appears in historical records dating back to the medieval period. Variants and spellings can occur across regions and through migration.

Etymology and history: The precise etymology of Hoole is unclear in contemporary sources; it is generally assumed to reflect a geographic feature or locality described in early English records. The name has been preserved in families and in local geography, contributing to its continued use in modern times.