TheNameDBBaudholtz
TopographicMeaning
Derived from a Germanic personal name combined with 'holtz' meaning wood or forest.
Etymology
From the Germanic elements 'Baud-' (a personal name element) combined with 'holtz' meaning wood or forest, indicating someone from a wooded area or forest associated with someone named Baud. The name reflects Germanic topographic and personal name traditions.
About the Baudholtz Surname
A German topographic surname combining a personal name element with 'holtz' (wood/forest), indicating residence in a wooded area. The name reflects Germanic naming conventions and geographical terminology.
Distribution
Primarily found in German-speaking regions, particularly in central and southern Germany.
Notable Bearers
Limited historical documentation