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UK surname

Scholtz

A German occupational surname derived from "Scholz" meaning bailiff or village administrator.

In the 1881 census there were 11 people recorded with the Scholtz surname, ranking it #32,081 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 122, ranked #27,255, up from #32,081 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include North East Lincolnshire, Stratford-on-Avon and Kettering.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Scholtz is 122 in 2012. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 1009.1%.

1881 census count

11

Ranked #32,081

Modern count

122

2016, ranked #27,255

Peak year

2012

122 bearers

Map years

2

2006 to 2016

Key insights

  • Scholtz had 11 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #32,081 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 122 in 2016, ranked #27,255.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 19 in 1891.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Scholtz surname distribution map

The map shows where the Scholtz surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Scholtz surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Scholtz over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1881 historical 11 #32,081
1891 historical 19 #32,642
1901 historical 9 #33,154
1911 historical 6 #33,255
1997 modern 50 #32,658
1998 modern 53 #32,633
1999 modern 58 #32,268
2000 modern 70 #31,180
2001 modern 66 #31,394
2002 modern 77 #30,709
2003 modern 93 #28,829
2004 modern 96 #28,605
2005 modern 107 #26,875
2006 modern 112 #26,415
2007 modern 105 #27,868
2008 modern 107 #27,844
2009 modern 114 #27,363
2010 modern 118 #27,404
2011 modern 118 #27,192
2012 modern 122 #26,696
2013 modern 115 #28,176
2014 modern 114 #28,608
2015 modern 120 #27,561
2016 modern 122 #27,255

Geography

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Where Scholtz' are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to North East Lincolnshire, Stratford-on-Avon, Kettering, York and Bracknell Forest. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 North East Lincolnshire 004 North East Lincolnshire
2 Stratford-on-Avon 005 Stratford-on-Avon
3 Kettering 010 Kettering
4 York 011 York
5 Bracknell Forest 003 Bracknell Forest

Forenames

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First names often paired with Scholtz

These lists show first names that appear often with the Scholtz surname in historical and recent records.

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Scholtz

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Scholtz, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Scholtz surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Scholtz household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group includes many never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Scholtz is most associated with areas classed as Skilled Trades and Construction Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

These scattered, peripheral and often low residential density neighbourhoods house more workers in skilled trades and construction. Few households rent social housing and there are few students. Multiple car ownership is higher than the Supergroup average, perhaps because of poorer public transport connectivity. Incidence of mixed or multiple ethnicity is below the Supergroup average, and the absence of individuals identifying as Pakistani or Other Asian groups is also less pronounced. Flatted accommodation is less dominant than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Scholtz is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Scholtz falls in decile 9 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the less deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

9
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Scholtz is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

This describes the area pattern most associated with Scholtz, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Scholtz

The surname Scholtz originated in Germany, tracing its roots back to the late medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Middle Low German word "scholte," which referred to a bailiff or reeve, a local official responsible for collecting taxes and enforcing laws on behalf of a feudal lord.

The earliest recorded instances of the Scholtz name can be found in various German chronicles and municipal records from the 13th and 14th centuries. One notable example is a reference to a Johannes Scholtz, a landowner and prominent citizen of the city of Göttingen, in a document dated 1297.

During the 16th century, the Scholtz family gained prominence in the Rhineland region, particularly in the city of Cologne. Johann Scholtz (1531-1617), a renowned theologian and professor at the University of Cologne, was a key figure in the Counter-Reformation movement and authored several influential treatises on Catholic doctrine.

As the Scholtz surname spread across German-speaking regions, it underwent various spelling variations, including Scholz, Scholze, and Schultz. In some areas, the name was also associated with certain place names, such as Scholzenburg, a small town in Saxony-Anhalt, or Scholzen, a village in North Rhine-Westphalia.

During the 19th century, many individuals bearing the Scholtz surname emigrated from Germany to other parts of Europe and the Americas. Noteworthy figures include Friedrich Scholtz (1833-1902), a German-American architect who designed several prominent buildings in Chicago, and Wilhelm Scholtz (1824-1893), a German-born painter and illustrator known for his depictions of rural life in the German countryside.

Another prominent bearer of the Scholtz name was Ernst Scholtz (1913-1986), a South African politician and military officer who served as Minister of Defence and Foreign Affairs during the apartheid era. He played a significant role in shaping the country's policies and international relations during that turbulent period.

In more recent times, the Scholtz surname has continued to be represented across various fields, from academia to the arts and sports. Günter Scholtz (born 1954) is a renowned German physicist and professor at the University of Göttingen, while Hanna Scholtz (born 1989) is a South African actress and model known for her work in films and television.

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1881 census detail

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Scholtz families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Scholtz surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Middlesex leads with 5 Scholtz' recorded in 1881 and an index of 4.66x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 5 4.66x
Yorkshire 4 3.76x
Devon 1 4.48x
Surrey 1 1.91x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. St Marylebone London in Middlesex leads with 4 Scholtz' recorded in 1881 and an index of 69.93x.

Place Total Index
St Marylebone London 4 69.93x
Holy Trinity St Mary 3 1875.00x
Crediton 1 476.19x
Heaton 1 909.09x
Kensington London 1 16.78x
Lambeth 1 10.70x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Scholtz surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Annie 1
Flora 1
Fredk. 1
Georgina 1
Margaret 1
Margareta 1
Martha 1

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Scholtz surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
William 2
Hermann 1
Max 1

Top occupations

Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Scholtz households.

FAQ

Scholtz surname: questions and answers

How common was the Scholtz surname in 1881?

In 1881, 11 people were recorded with the Scholtz surname. That placed it at #32,081 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Scholtz surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 122 in 2016. That gives Scholtz a modern rank of #27,255.

What does the Scholtz surname mean?

A German occupational surname derived from "Scholz" meaning bailiff or village administrator.

What does the Scholtz map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Scholtz bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.