HOLTER
Holter
Holter is a surname of British origin with Anglo-Saxon roots. The name is derived from the Old English word "holt," meaning "wood" or "woodland," combined with the suffix "-er," which denoted a worker or dweller, thus describing someone who lived or worked in or near a wooded area.
The surname Holter likely originated as a topographic or occupational name, indicating residence near a wood or occupation related to woodland activities. Over time, families with the surname Holter spread throughout various regions of Britain, with concentrations in areas with abundant forests or woodlands.
As with many traditional surnames, the spelling and pronunciation of Holter may have evolved over centuries due to factors such as migration, dialectal differences, and clerical variations in official records. Variants of the name may include Holther, Holtar, and Holster.
Individuals with the surname Holter have contributed to diverse fields and professions, and their descendants can be found in different parts of the world due to historical emigration patterns. The name continues to be passed down through generations, maintaining a connection to the heritage of those bearing the Holter surname.
There are approximately 223 people named Holter in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Holter.
Surname type: Occupational name
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Anthony
- David
- Godfrey
- Henning
- Kenneth
- Knut
- Michael
- Richard
- Stephen
- Steven
- Thomas
- Timothy
- Vernon
Female
- Alison
- Amy
- Cathrine
- Christine
- Emma
- Gladys
- Jacqueline
- Katherine
- Marlene
- Mary
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Robyn
- Rosemarie
- Zoe