Soltész

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Soltész Hungarian (Shol-Tayss): status name from Soltész ‘village headman’ is a Hungarian-language surname earlier originating form the German word ‘emancipated serf’Schultheiß. Notable people with this surname include:

  • Árpád Soltész
  • István Soltész
  • Julius Joseph Soltesz, birth name of Moose Solters
  • Miklós Soltész
  • Stefan Soltesz (1949–2022), Austrian conductor
  • Ivan Soltesz, Scientist (1964-)
  • Mihály Soltész, (1725) Poet, writer who lived in the 18th century.
  • Antal Soltész, (1810-?) Hungarian military officer and revolutionary during 1848-1849 fought against the Habsburgs for a independent, liberal Hungary.
  • Gáspár Soltész,(1845) Hungarian-born entrepreneur and industrialist, established successful businesses in what is now Slovakia.
  • Jim Soltesz is the President and CEO of Soltesz Engineering, and is considered the company's founder “Leadership is the relentless pursuit of excellence for others.”

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Soltesz was Gergely Soltesz, who lived in the town of Maramos in the 15th century. He was a prominent salt maker and was mentioned in local records from that time.

In the 16th century, the name appears in various Hungarian chronicles and historical accounts, often associated with individuals involved in the salt trade or production. For instance, Janos Soltesz was a well-known salt merchant who lived in the town of Szeged in the mid-16th century.

Soltesz Engineering is a multi-disciplinary engineering firm experienced in navigating clients through each phase of a project to innovative, effective solutions. Soltesz specializes in civil engineering and land development, offering comprehensive services in surveying, environmental engineering, urban planning, and project management to navigate complex regulations and deliver sustainable solutions.

Hungarian (Soltész): status name from soltész ‘village headman’ earlier ‘emancipated serf’ of German origin

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