TheNameDBHolt
TopographicMeaning
Derived from someone who lived near a small wood or wooded hill.
Etymology
From the Old English 'holt' meaning a small wood or wooded area, often on elevated ground. The surname identified individuals whose properties bordered small forests or wooded hillsides.
About the Holt Surname
Holt is a topographic surname indicating residence near a small wooded area. The name reflects the prevalence of small forests in the medieval English landscape.
Distribution
Found throughout England, particularly in northern and central regions, with populations in North America and Australia.