About Shutz
The surname Shutz is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schützen," meaning "to protect" or "to guard." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a protector or a guardian. The name may have been given to individuals who served as watchmen or were involved in some form of defense or security-related occupation.
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The surname Shutz is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Shutz 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 Shutz is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Shutz in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Shutz using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.