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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 -- --, 1651 December 13, 1690 Massachusetts
- William Holt -- --, 1570 October 17, 1622
- Ellen Holt -- --, 1547 November 0, 1610
- Katherine Holt -- --, 1354 June 30, 1438
- Lawrence Shackleford Holt -- --, 1883 March 13, 1961 North Carolina
Holt Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Elizabeth Holt -- --, 1695 May 12, 1757 Virginia
- John Holt -- --, 1699 December 0, 1770 Connecticut
- Clara Ann Holt -- --, 1865 December 0, 1919 England
- Jane Holt -- --, 1792 October 30, 1871
- Rebecca C. Holt -- --, 1861 October 21, 1899 North Carolina
