About Schulte
The surname Schulte is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schulte," meaning "village headman" or "mayor." It was originally an occupational name given to someone who held a position of authority in a village or town. Over time, the surname Schulte became a hereditary surname, passed down from one generation to the next, and is now a common surname in Germany and among German-speaking communities around the world.
The surname Schulte is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Schulte 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 Schulte is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Schulte in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Schulte using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.