Scholz

Scholz Meaning & Origin

About Scholz
The surname Scholz is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "scholze," meaning "village headman" or "mayor." It was an occupational name given to someone who held a position of authority in a village or town. The name Scholz is commonly found in Germany and other German-speaking regions, and variations of the surname can be found in other European countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Scholz is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Scholz: 5,169
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 6557
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.75

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Scholz based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

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🗽 NYSIIS
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🔊 Soundex
S2042
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH OW1 L Z
🌐 IPA
/ʃoʊlz/
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('XLS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S242

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Scholz in Braille

Here's how to represent Scholz in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Scholz in braille

How to sign the name Scholz using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Scholz using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Scholz in sign language

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