Wouterse Coat of Arms, Crest and Name Facts

Before spelling settled in the modern era, so Wolter could easily become Wouterse. The family name meaning is “Ruler of the army”, the same as for Wolter.

Arms associated with the name

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

Spelling and variants

Before spelling was fixed, Wolter was also written Wouterse. Before spelling was standardised, one family could appear under several forms. You may also find the name written Wolters, Wolther and Woltering.

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