Buchholtz History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsNestled between the Rhine and Wesser rivers is the ancient German region of Westphalia. Westphalia, the home of the name Buchholtz. Hereditary surnames were adopted in this region after the 12th century, and surnames were derived from localities were common. Local surnames originally denoted the proprietorship of the village or estate. When coupled with the German preposition von, which means from or of, local names can indicate that the initial bearer of the name was an aristocrat. The Buchholtz family originally lived near a beech grove which is derived from the Old German word buchholz, which means beech grove, and is popular throughout Germany. The name Buchholtz is the name of numerous villages in the German states. Early Origins of the Buchholtz familyThe surname Buchholtz was first found in Westphalia, where this family became a prominent contributor to the development of the district from ancient times. Early History of the Buchholtz familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Buchholtz research. Another 120 words (9 lines of text) covering the year 1803 is included under the topic Early Buchholtz History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Buchholtz Spelling VariationsOne can encounter great variation in the spelling of surnames: in early times, spelling in general, and thus the spelling of names was not yet standardized; and later, spellings would change with branching and movement of families. Variations of the name Buchholtz include Bocholtz, Bockoltz, Bokoltz, Bokkoltz, Bocholtz, Bocholts, Bockolts, Bokkolts, Burkholtz, Burkoltz, Burckholtz, Burkoltz, Burgholtz, Burgholtz, Bocoltz, Burkolt, Burkoltz, Burkolts, Bocholz, Buchholtz, Bochholtz, Buchholtz, Bucholz, Bockholt, Bockhold, Bockholdz, Bocholte, Bokholdz, Bochheldt and many more. Early Notables of the Buchholtz familyMore information is included under the topic Early Buchholtz Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Buchholtz RankingIn the United States, the name Buchholtz is the 17,022nd most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1
Many Germans emigrated across the Atlantic to seek better lives in North America. This great migration began in the middle of the 17th century and continued into the 20th century. Resettlement was particularly attractive to those from Westphalia as a means of escape from poverty and religious persecution. For many Westphalian farmers, the chance to own one's own land was also a major incentive. The process of the widespread colonization of the United States began in 1650, when many immigrants from Germany settled in pockets in Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Illinois, and California. In Canada, German settlements centered around Ontario and the Prairie provinces. Among them were: Buchholtz Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
Buchholtz Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
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