About Scholte
The surname Scholte is of Dutch origin and is derived from the word "scholt," which means "sheriff" or "bailiff" in Dutch. It was originally a occupational name given to someone who held the position of a local official or magistrate. Over time, the surname Scholte has become a hereditary surname passed down through generations, and individuals with this surname can be found in various parts of the world, particularly in the Netherlands and its diaspora.
The surname Scholte is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Scholte based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Scholte is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Scholte in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Scholte using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.