Buchholz Surname Meaning & Origin
What the Buchholz last name means, where the surname began and how it spread.
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Meaning and origin of the Buchholz last name
Meaning of the Buchholz last name: "beech wood". Buchholz is a German surname from the many places called Buchholz, "beech wood", from Middle High German buoche, "beech", and holz, "wood". The last name is most common in northern and eastern Germany. The town of Buchholz in der Nordheide lies near Hamburg.
Arms associated with the Buchholz name
German heraldry favours bold, simple shapes, so a coat of arms associated with Buchholz reads at a distance.
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Buchholz name FAQ
What does the Buchholz name mean?
"beech wood". Common variants include Bucholz, Buchholtz.
Where does the Buchholz surname come from?
It originates in Germany, and is also found in the United States, Poland and Canada.
Is there a Buchholz coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals rather than to everyone with a surname. Herald Lab paints a personalized Buchholz coat of arms in museum style, based on historic heraldry.
Sources: Duden Familiennamen; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).