How Do You Spell SCHULTZ?

Pronunciation: [ʃˈʌlts] (IPA)

The spelling of the German surname "Schultz" is often confusing for English speakers. The word is pronounced as /ʃʊlts/ in IPA phonetic transcription, with the first sound being the "sh" sound as in "she" and the second sound being similar to the "u" in "put". The "tz" sound is pronounced as a "ts" sound, similar to the "ts" in "cats". It is important to note that the "ch" sound is not pronounced as in English, but as a guttural sound, similar to the "ch" sound in Scottish "loch".

SCHULTZ Meaning and Definition

1. Schultz is a common surname of German origin. It is derived from the Middle High German word "schultheize" or "schultheis," meaning a municipal official or mayor. It was a title given to the head of a village or town during the medieval times in Germany. The name Schultz eventually evolved into a hereditary surname.

   As a last name, Schultz is predominantly found within German-speaking communities. However, variations of this surname can also be found in different countries due to migration and historical factors. Schultz is a fairly common surname in Germany, and it is likely to be encountered in various regions across the country.

   The name Schultz reflects the Germanic cultural heritage, and individuals bearing this surname may have connections to traditions and customs associated with Germany. The family name Schultz is often used as a marker of ancestry and can be passed down through generations.

   Due to the widespread usage of this surname, there may be multiple individuals with the name Schultz in different contexts. It is important to recognize that each individual is unique and may have their own personal story and history, regardless of sharing the same surname.

Top Common Misspellings for SCHULTZ *

• shultz 82.5%
• scultz 10%

* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.

Other Common Misspellings for SCHULTZ

• scult
• schoult
• schukltz
• schulde
• schutlz
• schults
• schuled
• sculz
• schuldt
• Schully
• scutz
• schiltz
• sultz
• shulte
• Schunte
• Shultze
• Schufti
• Smultz
• Schuelt
• Schulen
• Schulon
• Schulun
• Smaultz

Etymology of SCHULTZ

The surname "Schultz" is of German origin. It is derived from the Middle High German word "schultheize", which means "village mayor" or "village headman". This word itself has its roots in the Old High German word "sculdheizo", which had similar meanings. The title "Schultheiß" was used to refer to a local official or leader in medieval Germany, responsible for administrative tasks in a village or town. Over time, "Schultz" became a common surname for individuals who held this position or were associated with someone who did.

Similar spelling words for SCHULTZ

• schlitz,
• Schulte,
• scholten,
• Schuld,
• schuldt,
• schultze,
• scholtes,
• schult,
• Schultheis.