PLAUT
Plaut
Plaut is a British surname derived from the German surname Plautz, which in turn originated from Old High German or Middle High German personal name "Blodo", meaning "blood". The surname Plaut is relatively rare in the United Kingdom, with only a small number of individuals bearing this name.
The origins of the Plaut family can be traced back to Germany, where the surname may have been associated with individuals who were skilled in brewing or had a connection to the metalworking industry. Over time, some members of the Plaut family migrated to the UK, potentially due to economic opportunities or as a result of political or social changes in continental Europe.
Today, individuals with the surname Plaut can be found in various parts of the UK, with concentrations in urban centres such as London and Manchester. Like many surnames of foreign origin, the name Plaut has undergone variations in spelling and pronunciation over the years, adding to the diversity of its usage.
While the history of the Plaut family in Britain may not be extensively documented, the surname continues to be a unique and distinctive part of the country's diverse tapestry of names and identities.
There are approximately 42 people named Plaut in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Plaut.
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