Hulme Surname Meaning & Coat of Arms

Many Hulme families will find their roots under Holmes, the form most records use. At root, the name means “Islet, river meadow”.

Hulme and Holmes

Hulme is listed among the recognised spellings of Holmes. Before spelling was standardised, one family could appear under several forms. Related forms: Holme and Holms.

Hulme coat of arms

A coat of arms belongs to a particular family line rather than to everyone named Hulme, so the heraldry linked to Holmes is a starting point, not an automatic right.

Get the complete Hulme report, with a museum-style coat of arms.