Herholdt History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Etymology of Herholdt

What does the name Herholdt mean?

The Herholdt surname is thought to derive from a first name, popular in the Middle ages. A Germanic Hariowald was mentioned by the Roman historian Tacitus. It is also supposed that the name may have evolved from the Middle High German word "heralt," meaning a herald, or messenger.

Early Origins of the Herholdt family

The surname Herholdt was first found in Bavaria, where an early form of the name was Hörldt. Predating surnames, there is record of a Haroldus in Hamburg in 1251.

Early History of the Herholdt family

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Herholdt Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Herold, Herolt, Hareld, Herholdt, Herholz, Hierold and many more.

Early Notables of the Herholdt family

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Migration of the Herholdt family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Georg Christoph Heroldt, who came to Pennsylvania in 1743; Henrich Christoph Heroldt, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1743; Joorg Christoff Heroldt, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1743.

Contemporary Notables of the name Herholdt (post 1700) +

Sonja Herholdt, Afrikaner singer-songwriter and actress
Johan Daniel Herholdt (1818-1902), Danish architect, best known for his work on the Copenhagen University Library in Fiolstræde, Copenhagen