Hollar
Likely a surname connected with Holland or a variant of related names such as Holler, though the exact origin is not certain.
The #8,332 most common surname in the United States (2010 Census) — about 1 in every 77,652 Americans shares it.
Etymology
The historical evidence here is thin: the supplied excerpts only show Hollar listed among related surname forms, not explained directly. The name is therefore best treated as probably connected with a place-name or regional label involving Holland, or as a spelling variant of a similar surname such as Holler. Because the old sources do not give a clear derivation for this exact form, the literal meaning remains uncertain.
History
The surname is not especially common, and the available excerpts mainly show it appearing as a name borne by the engraver Wenceslaus Hollar. In genealogical use, it seems to have circulated in English-speaking records as a relatively rare surname rather than a large clan name. The form may reflect spelling variation over time, especially in cross-border contexts.
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Fun fact
Wenceslaus Hollar, the 17th-century engraver, helped make the name visible in English art and publishing circles.
From the historical record
“Holland, 173. Hollander, 170. Hollar, 289. Hollard, 460. Holler, 289. Holleran, 437. Holley, 250. Hollfelder, 437.”
— Suffolk Surnames (3rd ed.)