TheNameDBHoltz
TopographicMeaning
Dweller in a wood or forest.
Etymology
From Middle High German 'holz' meaning wood or timber. The surname was applied to those who lived near or worked with forests and wood.
About the Holtz Surname
A German topographic surname indicating residence in or near a forest. The name reflects the importance of woodlands in medieval German settlement patterns.
Distribution
Primarily found in German-speaking regions and among German immigrants to North America.
Notable Bearers
Various German and German-American individuals in historical records