Holmboe is a Norwegian family which originated at Hirsholmene in Jutland, Denmark. It was introduced into Norway with the arrival of brothers Jens Olsøn Holmboe (1671–1743) and Hans Olsøn Holmboe (1685–1762). Jens Olsen Holmboe was a senior priest who arrived at Vardal during 1705. Hans Olsen Holmboe was a senior military officer who came to Norway during 1716.