Schultze

Schultze Meaning & Origin

About Schultze
The surname Schultze is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Schultheiß," meaning "village headman" or "mayor." It was a title given to the person responsible for the administration of a village or small town. Over time, the name evolved into Schultze, and individuals with this surname were likely descendants of someone who held this position of authority in their community.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schultze: 2,053
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 14,523
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.7

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

Pronunciation

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🔊 Soundex
S204320
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH AH1 L T Z
🌐 IPA
/ʃəltz/
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('XLTS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S243

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schultze in Braille

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

The name Schultze in braille

How to sign the name Schultze using Sign Language

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

The name Schultze in sign language

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