Schultheis

Schultheis Meaning & Origin

About Schultheis
The surname Schultheis is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schultheize," meaning "village headman" or "mayor." It was an occupational name given to individuals who held the position of a local official or administrator in medieval German-speaking regions. The name is relatively common in Germany and has variations such as Schulz, Schultz, or Schulte.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schultheis: 2,669
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 11,739
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.9

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Schultheis 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 Schultheis is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XLTS
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S204302
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH AH1 L DH AY0 Z
🌐 IPA
/ˈʃəlðaɪz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XLTS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S243

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schultheis in Braille

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

The name Schultheis in braille

How to sign the name Schultheis using Sign Language

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

The name Schultheis in sign language

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