Schulte - Last Names

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Schulte

/ˈʃʊltə/

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Moderate

Meaning

Village mayor or local judge

Represents authority, civic responsibility, and community leadership; carries connotations of trustworthiness and administrative duty.

Symbolism

Embodies order, governance, and social structure; symbolizes the role of law and organization within rural communities.

Etymology: Derived from Middle Low German 'schulte' or 'schultheize', meaning 'head of a village' or 'local magistrate'; related to Old High German 'sculdheizo', combining 'sculd' (debt, duty) and 'heizo' (commander).

Style & Origin

traditional

professional

european

Cultural Background

Originating in Germany, Schulte is a regional variant of 'Schultheiß' and historically denoted a vil

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