Holthe Family Crest & Name History

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Holte surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon.

Meaning of the name

The spelling Holthe grew out of Holte, an English surname with a long paper trail. The name is usually explained as “Dweller by a wood”.

Holthe adds “h” to Holte, a small change that appeared as the name was written down. Before spelling was standardised, one family could appear under several forms. In the 2010 US Census, 209 Americans gave Holthe as their last name (rank 88,685).

Want more than a summary? See the Holthe family name pack.