Totleben
Totleben is a surname of German origin. It is believed to be a habitational name derived from a place name, although the exact location or meaning of "Totleben" as a place is not widely documented. Surnames often originated from the village or town where a person lived, their occupation, or a physical characteristic. As a surname, Totleben would have been adopted by individuals residing in or associated with such a place. The distribution of the surname is primarily in German-speaking countries.
The most notable individual bearing the surname Totleben was Eduard Ivanovich Totleben, a prominent Russian military