Hallowes
| Pronunciation | /ˈhæloʊz/ |
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| Language(s) | English |
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| Language(s) | English |
| Derivation | "halh" (hollow or sheltered spot" |
| Meaning | "someone residing at a hollow" |
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Hallowes is an English surname deriving from the Old English word halh meaning "hollow".[1][2] 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
[edit]- ^ "Hallows Name Meaning & Hallows Family History at Ancestry.co.uk®". www.ancestry.co.uk. Retrieved 2022-08-11.
- ^ "Surname Database: Hallows Last Name Origin". The Internet Surname Database. Retrieved 2022-08-11.
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