Buchholz

Meaning

Dweller near a beech wood or forest, from German 'Buche' (beech) and 'Holz' (wood).

Etymology

Buchholz is a German topographic surname combining 'Buche' (beech tree) and 'Holz' (wood or forest). The name indicates residence near or association with a beech forest, a common landscape feature in Germanic regions.

About the Buchholz Surname

A German topographic surname indicating residence near beech forests. The name reflects the importance of woodland geography in medieval German settlement patterns.

Distribution

Primarily found in German-speaking regions of Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, with emigrant populations in North America.

Notable Bearers

Ralph Buchholz (American businessman)

People with the Buchholz Surname