Shultz

Meaning

A village official, mayor, or administrator.

Etymology

The surname derives from the Middle High German 'Schultheiß' or 'Schulze,' terms for a local magistrate or village headman. The '-tz' ending is a common German surname suffix derived from this official title.

About the Shultz Surname

A prominent German occupational surname indicating an ancestor who served as a village official or administrator. This was a significant position in medieval German communities.

Distribution

Found throughout German-speaking regions and widely distributed in North America among German immigrant communities.

Notable Bearers

Various historical figures with limited widespread recognition

People with the Shultz Surname