The surname Holmes is primarily of English origin, often derived from the Old English word "hol," meaning "a small island" or "a piece of flat land by a river." It may also originate from the Middle English word "holm," referring to a holly tree. This surname typically emerged as a topographical name for individuals living near such features or as a habitational name from places named with these elements.
With an estimated 156780 bearers, the surname Holmes is positioned at #171 in the national Census. That amounts to roughly 53 people per 100,000 population.
Our database contains over 169189 people with the last name Holmes. This surname is most commonly found in Texas, Florida, Georgia. We have over 107 unique first names combined with the last name Holmes in our records. The most frequent first names associated with this surname are Robert, John, James.
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