SOLAK
Solak
Surname Origin: Turkish
Solak is a Turkish surname that is believed to have originated from the Turkish word "solak", meaning left-handed. The surname is common among individuals of Turkish descent. It is likely that ancestors bearing the Solak surname were left-handed individuals or were simply referred to as such due to a supposed inclination towards using their left hand more than their right.
The Solak surname may have been passed down through generations from ancestors who were identified by their left-handedness, or it could have been acquired due to other reasons, such as a nickname or a physical trait.
Today, individuals with the surname Solak can be found not only in Turkey but also in various parts of the world, especially in countries with significant Turkish diaspora communities. The name carries with it a sense of cultural heritage and pride, connecting individuals to their Turkish roots and history.
There are approximately 105 people named Solak in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Solak.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Abdullah
- Adam
- Ahmet
- Ali
- Bayram
- Halil
- Jacek
- Lukasz
- Marcus
- Mateusz
Female
- Agnieszka
- Debra
- Elif
- Irene
- Joanne
- Katarzyna
- Natalia
- Ozlem
- Pamela
- Susan