Zoutman
Zoutman is a Dutch surname. It is typically analyzed as a compound formed from zout, the Dutch word for salt, and man, suggesting an occupational or habitational origin—potentially referring to someone involved with salt production or trade, or a place associated with salt works. Like many Dutch surnames, it may have migrated with Dutch-speaking communities and their descendants over time.
In historical contexts, the name is most often encountered in Dutch records. It is relatively uncommon as
Notable people with the surname include Egbert Bartholomeusz van Zoutman, a Dutch naval officer who was active
The surname Zoutman may appear in various historical and genealogical databases, and is sometimes studied within