Soler Family Crest and Surname Origin

A short guide to the Soler surname: its meaning, its roots in Spain, and its heraldry.

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Origin of the Soler name

Soler is a Catalan topographic name from soler, from Latin solarium, used for a plot of land, a house site or a sunny terrace. It is one of the most common surnames of Catalonia, Valencia and the Balearic Islands, and it is also found in Roussillon in France. The eighteenth-century composer Antonio Soler, organist of El Escorial, is a well-known bearer.

Our historical archives hold much more on the Soler name: dates, names and records of early bearers.

This overview covers the Soler name in Spain. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as France, Argentina and Mexico; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.

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Soler name FAQ

What does the Soler name mean?

House site, sunny ground. Common variants include Solé, Solà, Solar.

Where does the Soler surname come from?

It originates in Spain, and is also found in France, Argentina and Mexico.

Is there a Soler coat of arms?

Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Soler crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Soler coat of arms based on historic heraldry.

Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Roberto Faure, María Asunción Ribes & Antonio García, Diccionario de apellidos españoles (Espasa, 2001); Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).