Origin Displayed: Austrian
Spelling variations of this family name include: Saltz, Saltza, Salza, Salttza, Saltzas, Salzas, Salzza, Saltzz and many more.First found in Austria, where the name Saltz became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Heinrich Saltz, a German mercenary who settled in America after fighting in the Revolutionary War, Heinrich Salz, who came from Hamburg to New York in 1850. (From www.HouseOfNames.com Archives copyright © 2000 - 2009)
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