About Schute
The surname Schute is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schute," meaning "small boat" or "barge." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a name for someone who worked on or owned a small boat or barge. The name may have been given to individuals who were involved in river transportation or fishing activities. Over time, the surname Schute has evolved and spread to different regions, including the Netherlands and England.
The surname Schute is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Schute 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 Schute is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Schute in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Schute using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.