About Holtry
The surname Holtry is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "holter" or "holterich," meaning "woodpecker." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who had characteristics associated with a woodpecker, such as being persistent or having a pecking nature. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Holtry can trace their ancestry back to someone who was known for woodpecker-like qualities.
The surname Holtry is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Holtry based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Holtry is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Holtry in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Holtry using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.