About Houtz
The surname Houtz is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "holtz," meaning "wood" or "forest." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a name for someone who lived near or worked with wood or in a forested area. The name Houtz may have been given to carpenters, woodworkers, or individuals who were responsible for managing or owning woodland.
The surname Houtz is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Houtz 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 Houtz is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Houtz in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Houtz using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.