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UK surname

Schultz

A German occupational surname referring to a village headman, constable, or bailiff.

In the 1881 census there were 255 people recorded with the Schultz surname, ranking it #10,924 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 633, ranked #8,357, up from #10,924 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to London parishes, Hull Holy Trinity and St Dunstan Stepney. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include South Ribble, North Lincolnshire and North Hertfordshire.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Schultz is 633 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 148.2%.

1881 census count

255

Ranked #10,924

Modern count

633

2016, ranked #8,357

Peak year

2016

633 bearers

Map years

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1881 to 2016

Key insights

  • Schultz had 255 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #10,924 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 633 in 2016, ranked #8,357.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 527 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Schultz surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Schultz surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Schultz 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
1851 historical 44 #25,328
1861 historical 64 #25,747
1881 historical 255 #10,924
1891 historical 306 #10,945
1901 historical 443 #8,804
1911 historical 527 #7,533
1997 modern 463 #9,850
1998 modern 482 #9,878
1999 modern 492 #9,784
2000 modern 479 #9,951
2001 modern 476 #9,814
2002 modern 519 #9,390
2003 modern 523 #9,192
2004 modern 534 #9,057
2005 modern 544 #8,859
2006 modern 546 #8,867
2007 modern 561 #8,766
2008 modern 582 #8,612
2009 modern 618 #8,400
2010 modern 626 #8,507
2011 modern 596 #8,735
2012 modern 613 #8,463
2013 modern 623 #8,492
2014 modern 631 #8,442
2015 modern 626 #8,439
2016 modern 633 #8,357

Geography

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Where Schultz' are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around London parishes, Hull Holy Trinity, St Dunstan Stepney and Liverpool. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to South Ribble, North Lincolnshire, North Hertfordshire, Preston and Tain. 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 London parishes London 1
2 Hull Holy Trinity Yorkshire, East Riding
3 London parishes London 3
4 St Dunstan Stepney London (East Districts)
5 Liverpool Lancashire

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 South Ribble 016 South Ribble
2 North Lincolnshire 001 North Lincolnshire
3 North Hertfordshire 012 North Hertfordshire
4 Preston 003 Preston
5 Tain Highland

Forenames

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First names often paired with Schultz

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Schultz

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Schultz, 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 Schultz surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Schultz 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

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Schultz is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support 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

Mainly located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

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

Schultz 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

Schultz falls in decile 10 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.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Schultz 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 Schultz, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Schultz

The surname Schultz originated in Germany, emerging during the late medieval period between the 12th and 15th centuries. It is derived from the German word "Schultheiß," which referred to a local official or village headman. This position was responsible for administering justice, collecting taxes, and overseeing community affairs within a particular town or district.

The name Schultz is believed to have first appeared in various regions of modern-day Germany, including Bavaria, Saxony, and Brandenburg. It was initially spelled in a variety of ways, such as Schultze, Schulte, and Schultheiss, reflecting regional linguistic variations and scribal practices of the time.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Schultz can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Brandenburgensis, a collection of historical documents from the Brandenburg region, dating back to the 13th century. The name is also mentioned in various municipal records and legal documents from cities like Nuremberg and Augsburg during the 14th and 15th centuries.

Among notable individuals bearing the surname Schultz throughout history is Johann Schultz (1594-1672), a German mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics. Another prominent figure was Johann Christoph Friedrich von Schultz (1738-1823), a Prussian statesman and military officer who served as a general during the Napoleonic Wars.

In the realm of literature, the name Schultz is associated with the German poet and dramatist Fritz Schultz (1885-1938), whose works explored themes of social justice and political activism. Additionally, Carl Heinrich Schultz (1805-1867) was a renowned German botanist and physician who made substantial contributions to the study of plant taxonomy and medicinal plants.

The surname Schultz also has a notable presence in the arts, with the German-American artist and photographer Harry Schultz (1927-2008) gaining recognition for his abstract expressionist works and his depictions of urban landscapes. Furthermore, the American composer and conductor Maurice Schultz (1920-2015) left a lasting impact on the world of classical music through his compositions and orchestral performances.

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1881 census detail

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Schultz families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Schultz 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 93 Schultz' recorded in 1881 and an index of 3.72x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 93 3.72x
Surrey 46 3.78x
Yorkshire 21 0.85x
Lancashire 19 0.64x
Durham 17 2.29x
Kent 17 2.00x
Hampshire 9 1.76x
Midlothian 7 2.09x
Northumberland 5 1.35x
Cheshire 4 0.73x
Berkshire 3 1.60x
Aberdeenshire 2 0.86x
Bedfordshire 1 0.77x
Cornwall 1 0.35x
East Lothian 1 3.02x
Glamorgan 1 0.23x
Gloucestershire 1 0.20x
Lanarkshire 1 0.12x
Lincolnshire 1 0.25x
Morayshire 1 2.58x
Northamptonshire 1 0.43x
Nottinghamshire 1 0.30x
Renfrewshire 1 0.52x
Somerset 1 0.25x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Mile End Old Town in Middlesex leads with 21 Schultz' recorded in 1881 and an index of 53.27x.

Place Total Index
Mile End Old Town 21 53.27x
Bermondsey 14 18.83x
Bishopwearmouth 12 18.82x
Stoke Newington London 9 46.27x
Bethnal Green London 8 7.37x
Camberwell 8 5.02x
Southwark St George Martyr 8 15.92x
Alverstoke 7 37.78x
Bromley London 7 12.74x
St Botolph Aldgate 7 205.28x
Southcoates 6 43.67x
Bexley 5 66.40x
Harrow On The Hill 5 100.20x
Lambeth 5 2.30x
Sutton Stoneferry 5 70.62x
Walton Le Dale 5 62.81x
Battersea 4 4.35x
Clapham 4 12.81x
Leeds 4 2.86x
Milton In Gravesend 4 31.30x
North Shields 4 53.98x
St Giles In Fields 4 46.46x
Winlaton 4 56.10x
Chelsea London 3 3.99x
Edinburgh Buccleuch 3 37.93x
Everton 3 3.18x
Holy Trinity 3 5.04x
Kensington London 3 2.16x
Lewisham 3 6.60x
Limehouse London 3 10.94x
Liverpool 3 1.67x
St Anne Soho London 3 21.04x
Aberdeen St Nicholas 2 4.62x
Acton 2 13.66x
Birkenhead 2 4.55x
Bow London 2 6.29x
Deptford St Paul 2 3.04x
Edinburgh St Cuthberts 2 1.49x
Islington London 2 0.83x
Leith North 2 312.50x
Rainhill 2 105.26x
Rotherhithe 2 6.48x
Shadwell London 2 28.61x
St George Hanover 2 6.14x
St George In East 2 11.77x
St Marylebone London 2 1.50x
Toxteth Park 2 1.99x
Wallasey 2 106.38x
Willesden 2 8.50x
Aberford 1 178.57x
Bolton 1 344.83x
Cardiff St Mary 1 4.18x
Cheltenham 1 2.65x
Chorlton On Medlock 1 2.12x
Cookham 1 17.12x
Deptford St Nicholas 1 14.79x
Dyke 1 94.34x
East Broughton 1 119.05x
East Cliffe 1 434.78x
East Greenock 1 5.47x
Eastwood 1 33.22x
Ecclesall Bierlow 1 1.99x
Falmouth 1 9.99x
Gayton 1 204.08x
Govan 1 0.50x
Hackney London 1 0.71x
Higham Gobion 1 1000.00x
Hornsey 1 3.17x
Margate St John Baptist 1 6.41x
Mortlake 1 18.45x
New Windsor 1 15.87x
Pendleton In Salford 1 2.83x
Portsea 1 1.00x
Portsmouth 1 8.48x
South Shields 1 15.11x
St Clement Danes 1 24.75x
St Pancras London 1 0.50x
Sunninghill 1 38.46x
Westgate 1 4.35x
Weston Bamfylde 1 1111.11x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Mary 10
Elizabeth 8
Annie 7
Louisa 7
Sarah 5
Emma 4
Maria 4
Augusta 3
Caroline 3
Minnie 3
Ada 2
Alice 2
Beatrice 2
Charlotte 2
Clara 2
Constance 2
Emily 2
Fanny 2
Jane 2
Rosie 2
Alexandrine 1
Alicia 1
Ann 1
Anna 1
Catherine 1
Edith 1
Elise 1
Eliza 1
Elizth. 1
Ella 1
Ellanor 1
Ellen 1
Emelie 1
Esther 1
Eugene 1
Henrietta 1
Hermine 1
Irma 1
J.Kate 1
Jessie 1
Johannah 1
Lizzie 1
Louise 1
Lydia 1
Magaretta 1
Margaret 1
Margt. 1
Marianna 1
Martha 1
Wilhelmina 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
William 14
George 12
Frederick 11
John 10
Charles 7
Henry 6
Alfred 4
Carl 3
Edward 3
Joseph 3
Martin 3
Albert 2
August 2
Gustav 2
Harry 2
Louis 2
Asel 1
Bertram 1
C. 1
Chrisn. 1
Christian 1
Donald 1
Ernest 1
Fred 1
Hans 1
Hermann 1
James 1
Joh 1
Johann 1
Josef 1
Lewis 1
Mark 1
Maurice 1
Max 1
Otto 1
P. 1
Paul 1
Percy 1
Peter 1
Phillipp 1
R. 1
Robert 1
Rudolf 1
S. 1
Sam 1
Solomon 1
Stephen 1
Theodore 1
Thomas 1
Wilhelm 1

FAQ

Schultz surname: questions and answers

How common was the Schultz surname in 1881?

In 1881, 255 people were recorded with the Schultz surname. That placed it at #10,924 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Schultz surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 633 in 2016. That gives Schultz a modern rank of #8,357.

What does the Schultz surname mean?

A German occupational surname referring to a village headman, constable, or bailiff.

What does the Schultz map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Schultz 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.