Schulz

Meaning

A village mayor, headman, or chief administrator.

Etymology

Derived from the Middle High German 'schultheize' or 'schulze,' from the Old High German 'sculdiz,' meaning judge or chief. The term referred to a local official with administrative authority.

About the Schulz Surname

Schulz is an occupational surname indicating a village mayor or chief administrator. The name reflects the importance of local governance in medieval German-speaking communities.

Distribution

Common throughout German-speaking regions, with concentrations in areas with historical village governance structures.