About Shilts
The surname Shilts is of German origin and is derived from the personal name "Schulte," which means "sheriff" or "village headman." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a person named Schulte. Over time, the name evolved into various spellings, including Shilts. Today, individuals with the surname Shilts can trace their ancestry back to German-speaking regions where their ancestors held positions of authority or leadership within their communities.
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The surname Shilts is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Shilts 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 Shilts is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Shilts in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Shilts using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.