SCHOLZ
Scholz
Scholz is a notable British surname with origins that can be traced back to Germany. The surname is believed to be of occupational origin, derived from the Middle High German word scholaster, meaning "schoolmaster" or "scholar".
History:
The Scholz family is known to have held a prominent presence in both Germany and Britain, with the surname spreading across regions over the centuries. Many individuals bearing the surname Scholz are descendants of German immigrants who settled in Britain, particularly during periods of industrial growth and immigration.
Notable Individuals:
1. Johann Heinrich Scholz (1794–1852): A German Protestant theologian and biblical scholar who made significant contributions to the field of religious studies.
2. Sarah Scholz (b. 1980): A contemporary British artist known for her innovative and thought-provoking installations that fuse art with technology.
Variants:
The surname Scholz has several variants, including Scholtz, Schultz, and Shultz. These variations in spelling may have arisen due to regional dialects or phonetic transcription.
Legacy:
The Scholz surname continues to be borne by families throughout Britain, maintaining a connection to their German heritage. As with many surnames, the lineage of the Scholz family has likely evolved and diversified over time, reflecting the dynamic nature of genealogy and familial connections.
References:
- Hanks, Patrick, Flavia Hodges, and Kate Hardcastle. A Dictionary of Surnames. Oxford University Press, 2006.
- Reaney, P.H., and R. M. Wilson. A Dictionary of English Surnames. Oxford University Press, 1995.
There are approximately 238 people named Scholz in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Scholz.
Region of origin: Europe
Country of origin: Germany
Language of origin: German
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alexander
- Andrew
- Anthony
- Bernd
- Daniel
- David
- Gary
- Klaus
- Michael
- Patrick
- Paul
- Peter
- Ryan
- Wolfgang
Female
- Anna
- Claire
- Claudia
- Cornelia
- Johanna
- Karen
- Kathryn
- Katja
- Laura
- Louise
- Sabine
- Sigrid
- Ulrike
Similar and related surnames
- Scholes
- Schold
- Schole
- Scholas
- Schola
- Schol
- Scholze
- Cicalese
- Saculles
- Sakalas
- Sakalis
- Sakalys
- Sakelis
- Sakellis
- Sakels
- Sakoulas
- Scailes
- Scalas
- Scales
- Scalese
- Scalici
- Scalise
- Scalisi
- Scalzi
- Scalzo
- Schales
- Schilizzi
- Schillace
- Schillaci
- Schillizzi
- Schils
- Schilz
- Schleiss
- Schless
- Schloessa
- Schloss
- Schoales
- Schoelles
- Scholdes
- Scholey
- Scholie
- Scholl
- Schollay
- Scholles
- Scholley
- Schollie
- Scholls
- Scholly
- Scholpp
- Schols
- Scholt
- Scholte
- Scholtes
- Scholts
- Scholtz
- Scholtze
- Scholy
- Schoole
- Schooles
- Schools
- Schotz
- Schultz
- Schultze
- Schulz
- Schulze
- Scoales
- Scoals
- Scoiles
- Scoles
- Scoules
- Sekales
- Sekules
- Shultz
- Sickels
- Sickles
- Sigalas
- Sigallias
- Sigalos
- Siklos
- Siklosi
- Skailes
- Skales
- Skeales
- Skeals
- Skeeles
- Skeels
- Skeils
- Skells
- Skiles
- Skills
- Skoulas
- Skoyles
- Skuls
- Skyles
- Sokolis
- Squillace
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.