About Scholtus
The surname Scholtus is of Dutch origin and is derived from the word "schout" or "scholt," which means "bailiff" or "reeve" in English. It was a title given to a local official or magistrate who had administrative and judicial responsibilities in medieval times. Therefore, the surname Scholtus likely originated as an occupational name for someone who held such a position of authority in their community.
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The surname Scholtus is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Scholtus based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Scholtus in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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