About Schutz
The surname Schutz is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schützen," meaning "to protect" or "to guard." As a surname, Schutz likely originated as an occupational name for someone who worked as a protector or a guardian, such as a town guard or a bodyguard. It may also have been used as a nickname for someone who displayed protective qualities or acted as a defender. Overall, the surname Schutz signifies a person who is protective or guarding in nature.
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The surname Schutz is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Schutz 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 Schutz is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Schutz in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Schutz using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.