Holzgraf is not a very common surname. After many Google searches, I have only come to these few conclusions: The surname is of German origins and is found as far back as the 12th century. The word "Holz" in German is equivalent to the English word "wood". "Graf" refers to a count or European nobleman. Thus, "Holzgraf" is a Count of the woods. "Holzgraf" has an endless array of meanings and spellings.
Here are some other German surnames with similar meanings: Waldrichter=Wood Judge; Vorsitzender in einem Wald=Chairman over a forest; Forstgericht=Forest Court; Waldwärter=Forest Warden; Holzfürst=Wood Prince.
Basically, a Holzgraf was some sort of government official in charge of Forestry.
Other possible spellings are thus: Holtzgraf, Holtzgrafe, Holtzgraffe, Holzgraffe, Holzgraff, Holzgrafe, Holzgraf, Holzgrebe, Holtgreve, Holzgrave.
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