Schultz History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Etymology of Schultz

What does the name Schultz mean?

The name Schultz comes from one of those ancient dukedoms, territories and states that would eventually form a part of present day Germany. At its birth in the Middle Ages, it was used to indicate someone who worked as a town-mayor derived from the medieval name “Schultheis” which has the same meaning.

Early Origins of the Schultz family

The surname Schultz was first found in Switzerland, where branches of this estimable family were elevated to the ranks of the nobility and came to possess great political influence. The name stems from the medieval name “Schultheis” which meant “town-mayor.”

Schultz Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Schultz, Schultheis, Schultes, Schultz, Schultze, Schulz, Scholz and many more.

Early Notables of the Schultz family

Notables of the time with the surname Schultz were

• Jerzy Georg Daniel Schultz the Younger (1615-1683), Prussian painter of the Baroque era
• Johann Abraham Schultz (1747-1800), a composer and conductor of the orchestra of Prince Heinrich of Prussia

Schultz World Ranking

In Australia, the name Schultz is the 410^th most popular surname with an estimated 9,044 people with that name. 1 However, in Canada, the name Schultz is ranked the 575^th most popular surname with an estimated 8,647 people with that name. 2 And in the United States, the name Schultz is the 315^th popular surname with an estimated 87,045 people with that name. 3 France ranks Schultz as 4,060^th with 1,500 – 2,000 people. 4