Wolters

Wolters is a surname of Dutch and German origin. It is a patronymic surname, meaning it is derived from a given name. In this case, it is derived from the personal name Wolter, which is a shortened form of Walther or Walter. The name Walther/Walter is of Germanic origin, composed of the elements "wald" (meaning "rule" or "power") and "heri" (meaning "army" or "warrior").

As a surname, Wolters is found primarily in the Netherlands and Germany, but can also be found in other countries due to migration.

The surname Wolters, like many surnames, can have variations in spelling, such as Walters or Wolter. These variations often arose due to regional dialects or transcription errors.

People with the surname Wolters may have no known connection to each other beyond sharing a common ancestral given name (Wolter/Walther/Walter). The significance of the name can vary from family to family, with some families maintaining genealogical records while others do not.