Shultz - Last Names

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Shultz

/ˈʃʊlts/

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Meaning

A variant spelling of Schulz, meaning 'sheriff' or 'collector of dues'.

Represents authority, responsibility, and civic duty, reflecting the role of a trusted community official in historical German towns.

Symbolism

Embodies leadership, trustworthiness, and organizational competence; symbolizes someone entrusted with maintaining order and fairness.

Etymology: Derived from Middle High German 'sulze', meaning 'official' or 'magistrate'; originally a short form of 'Schultheiß', referring to a village headman or local administrator.

Style & Origin

traditional

professional

Cultural Background

Of German origin, Shultz is an Anglicized variant of the German surname Schulz, historically linked

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