Schultz

Meaning

A shortened form of Schultheiss, denoting a village magistrate or official.

Etymology

Derived from Middle High German 'Schultheiss,' with the '-tz' ending being a common diminutive or shortened form in German surnames. This occupational term became hereditary as surnames developed in medieval German-speaking regions.

About the Schultz Surname

One of the most common German occupational surnames, Schultz derives from medieval administrative officials. The name spread widely through German emigration to the United States and other countries during the 18th-20th centuries.

Distribution

Common throughout German-speaking Europe and extensively distributed in North America through German immigration.

Notable Bearers

Schultz (German politician), various American military and political figures