SCHULZ

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Schulz

Schulz is a German surname which found its way into British family names due to historical migrations and intermarriages. The surname Schulz is an Anglicised version of the German word "Schulze", which means a village headman or administrator. It was often used as a title for someone who held a position of authority in a local community.

The Schulz surname is not common in Britain, but there are individuals and families who bear this name due to their German heritage or ancestry. The spelling "Schulz" typically reflects the original German form of the name, while the English version "Schultz" is also sometimes seen.

Family names are an important part of British cultural heritage, reflecting the diverse influences that have shaped the country's population over the centuries. The Schulz surname, with its German origins, is a reminder of the long history of migration and cultural exchange that has characterised the British Isles.

There are approximately 666 people named Schulz in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around ten in a million people in Britain are named Schulz.

Region of origin: Europe

Country of origin: Germany

Language of origin: German

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

Andrew
Christian
David
Julian
Mark
Martin
Michael
Paul
Peter
Robert
Stephen
Thomas

Female

Alexandra
Barbara
Christine
Cornelia
Elizabeth
Joan
Linda
Nicola
Pamela
Susan
Susanne
Tanja
Tatjana
Terri

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.