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Holland 2

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Type Settlement
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. HAHL-ənd
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Meaning & History

From Old English hoh "point of land, heel" and land "land". This is the name of several towns in England.

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Surname DescendantsHolland, Hollands, Howland(English)
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Entry updated February 28, 2019

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