About Zalta
The surname Zalta is of Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "zalt" or "zoltn," meaning "salt." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who either worked with or traded in salt. The surname Zalta may also have been used as a metonymic occupational name for a salt merchant or someone who lived near a saltworks.
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The surname Zalta is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Zalta based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Zalta in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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