TheNameDBSholtz
OccupationalMeaning
A variant of Schultz, referring to a village official or mayor.
Etymology
The surname derives from the Middle High German 'Schultheiß' or 'Schulze,' terms for a local administrator or village headman. The '-tz' ending is a common German surname suffix derived from this official title.
About the Sholtz Surname
A German occupational surname indicating an ancestor who held the position of village administrator or official. This was an important administrative role in medieval German communities.
Distribution
Found primarily in German-speaking regions and areas with German immigration, particularly in North America.
Notable Bearers
Limited historical documentation