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There are approximately 28,154 people named Holden in the UK. That makes it the 333rd most common surname overall. Out of every million people in the UK, approximately 446 are named Holden.

Region of origin

British Isles

Country of origin

England

Language of origin

English

Religion of origin

Christian

Classification

English
Location or Geographical Feature

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The Holden surname in historical dictionaries

An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names (1857)

(origin: Danish.) Safe, entire, wealthy; a safe place held, protected, defended.

Arthur, William (1857) An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names. New York: Sheldon, Blakeman. Public Domain.

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