Holthusen (surname)

Holthusen is a German surname. It is topographic, originating from a place name. The name is derived from the German words "holt" (meaning wood or forest) and "husen" (meaning houses). Thus, Holthusen literally translates to "houses in the wood" or "houses by the wood." It is likely that the original bearers of the name lived near or in a settlement located close to a wooded area. The surname is most common in Northern Germany. Variations of the name, reflecting regional dialects and spelling conventions, may exist.