Soltész Hungarian (Shol-Tayss): status name from Soltész ‘village headman’ is a Hungarian-language surname earlier originating from the German word ‘emancipated serf’Schultheiß. Notable people with this surname include:
- Árpád Soltész Hungarian sprint canoeist who competed in the 1960s. He won two bronze medals in the C-2 1000 m event
- István Soltész
- Julius Joseph Soltesz, birth name of Moose Solters
- Miklós Soltész
- Stefan Soltesz (1949–2022), Austrian conductor
- Ivan Soltesz, Scientist (1964-) Identified the role of specific types of interneurons in controlling the balance of excitation and inhibition in the brain, providing insights into new potential treatments for epilepsy.
- 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.”
- László Soltész Pro MMA fighter 24-16-0
- Rezső Soltész famous Hungarian singer known as the "Kenny Rodgers of Hungary"
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.
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