SOLTAU
Soltau
Soltau is a surname of German origin that can be found among some families in the United Kingdom. The surname is believed to have originated from the town of Soltau in Lower Saxony, Germany. People with the surname Soltau can be traced back to German immigrants who settled in Britain over the centuries.
The Soltau surname may have derived from a topographical feature in the German landscape, such as "Sol" meaning "mud" and "Tau" meaning "dew", or it could be linked to the Soltau family name originating from the town.
Individuals with the surname Soltau have an interesting historical background, some of whom have left a mark in various fields within the British society. The presence of the Soltau name in the UK serves as a reminder of the influence of German immigrant families on British culture and heritage.
There are approximately 49 people named Soltau in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Soltau.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Howard
- Kai
- Martin
- Peter
- Rodney
Female
- Carola
- Dorothy
- Jennifer
- Michelle
- Sarah