Hulscher

Hulscher is a surname, possibly of German origin, a form of Hülscher or Hoelscher/Hölscher, the latter coming from Middle Low German holtscher, hölscher for "Holzschuher", 'clog (wooden shoe) maker' (Holz=wood, Schuh=shoe).

It is also reported as a Dutch surname with the same etymology: from Holdschuer, Upper German: Holzschuher. Notable people with the surname include:

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References

  1. ↑ Hinks, Patrick; Lenarčič, Simon; McClure, Peter (2022). "Hulscher". Dictionary of American Family Names (2nd ed.). Oxford University Press. ISBN 9780190245115.
  2. ↑ Hülscher, Digital Dictionary of German Surnames, Academy of Sciences and Literature, Germany
  3. ↑ Hölscher, Digital Dictionary of German Surnames, Academy of Sciences and Literature, Germany
  4. ↑ Hulscher, Nederlandse Familienamenbank