About Houtman
The surname Houtman is of Dutch origin and is derived from the Dutch word "hout," meaning "wood" or "timber." It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals who worked with wood or were involved in the timber trade. The name Houtman is commonly found in the Netherlands and is associated with a family's ancestral connection to the timber industry.
The surname Houtman is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Houtman 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 Houtman is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Houtman in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Houtman using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.