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Holt Family History
Holt Genealogy & Family TreeHolt is an English name from Lancashire, England, where the family held a seat. It comes from the Old English word holt which means “wood” or “grove” and referred to someone who lived near such a landmark. Roots for the name can also be found in Germany, Finland, and Denmark. The family motto is Exaltavit humiles which means “He hath exalted the humble.”
Other spellings include “Holte,” “Holz,” “Holdt,” “Hoult,” and “Hulti.” Notable people with the surname include Australian actress Claire Holt (The Vampire Diaries, The Originals, H2O: Just Add Water), American astronomer Henry Holt, American football player Torry Holt (St. Louis Rams, Jacksonville Jaguars, New England Patriots), and fictional character Steve Holt (Arrested Development). The first Holt to come to America was Randall Holt in Virginia in 1620.
Holt Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- James Holt -- --, 1793 December 0, 1850 North Carolina
- Stephen Holt -- --, 1953 May 24, 2007 New York
- Birch Clare Holt -- --, 1873 January 23, 1955 Missouri
- Bernice Evelyn Holt -- --, 1916 January 19, 1992 Idaho
- Lily Holt -- --, 1884 December 16, 1961
Holt Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Amos Wayne Holt -- --, 1872 December 25, 1944 Ark
- Myrtle Holt -- --, 1919 May 9, 1991 Pennsylvania
- Arnold Holt -- --, 1969 May 24, 1969
- Jerry Washington King Holt -- --, 1894 January 27, 1970 Oklahoma
- Rachel Jane Holt -- --, 1867 November 28, 1929 Illinois
