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Hallowes
Pronunciation/ˈhæloʊz/
Language(s)English
Origin
Language(s)English
Derivation"halh" (hollow or sheltered spot"
Meaning"someone residing at a hollow"
Other names
Variant form(s)
  • Hallows

Hallowes is an English surname deriving from the Old English word halh meaning "hollow". Notable people with this surname include:

  • Geoffrey Hallowes (1918–2006), British officer of the Special Operations Executive during World War II
  • Harry Hallowes, Irishman known in the mid 20th century for living on Hampstead Heath
  • Ken Hallowes (1913–1995), Anglican bishop in South Africa
  • Matthew Hallowes (born 1970), South African field hockey player
  • Nathaniel Hallowes (1582–1661), English politician, Parliamentarian during the English Civil War
  • Odette Hallowes (1912–1995), Allied intelligence officer during World War II
  • Rupert Price Hallowes (1881–1915), British recipient of the Victoria Cross

See also

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References

  1. "Hallows Name Meaning & Hallows Family History at Ancestry.co.uk®". www.ancestry.co.uk. Retrieved 2022-08-11.
  2. "Surname Database: Hallows Last Name Origin". The Internet Surname Database. Retrieved 2022-08-11.
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