How common is the Sholtz surname?

There are approximately 3,500 people with the surname Sholtz in the United States.

Are there Sholtz soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 54 soldiers with the Sholtz surname appear in Civil War records.

Sholtz

Q: What does the surname Sholtz mean?

The surname Sholtz means "A variant of Schultz, referring to a village official or mayor.". It is of German origin.

Occupational

Meaning

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 & Frequency

Estimated 3,500 bearers in the United States #2,086 most common surname

Rare Common

Found primarily in German-speaking regions and areas with German immigration, particularly in North America.

Sholtz Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Sholtz Surname

Dave Sholtz

Governor

Quick Facts

Origin: German
Classification: Occupational
Earliest Record: 16th century (estimated)
Estimated Bearers: 3,500

War Records

54 soldiers with the Sholtz surname found in Civil War records.

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