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UK surname

Schulz

An occupational surname for a village mayor, constable, or steward, derived from the German word "Schultheiß."

In the 1881 census there were 103 people recorded with the Schulz surname, ranking it #19,410 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 517, ranked #9,761, up from #19,410 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Acton, Edmonton and London parishes. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Liverpool, Oxford and Wealden.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Schulz is 529 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 401.9%.

1881 census count

103

Ranked #19,410

Modern count

517

2016, ranked #9,761

Peak year

2014

529 bearers

Map years

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1881 to 2016

Key insights

  • Schulz had 103 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #19,410 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 517 in 2016, ranked #9,761.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 192 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Schulz surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Schulz surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Schulz 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 5 #32,456
1861 historical 11 #32,452
1881 historical 103 #19,410
1891 historical 101 #23,870
1901 historical 169 #16,824
1911 historical 192 #15,342
1997 modern 359 #11,956
1998 modern 385 #11,698
1999 modern 395 #11,555
2000 modern 400 #11,402
2001 modern 383 #11,580
2002 modern 406 #11,315
2003 modern 398 #11,301
2004 modern 420 #10,889
2005 modern 424 #10,691
2006 modern 423 #10,765
2007 modern 432 #10,682
2008 modern 444 #10,535
2009 modern 456 #10,558
2010 modern 488 #10,243
2011 modern 499 #9,965
2012 modern 515 #9,663
2013 modern 523 #9,697
2014 modern 529 #9,683
2015 modern 522 #9,710
2016 modern 517 #9,761

Geography

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Where Schulz' are most common

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

The modern local-area list points to Liverpool, Oxford, Wealden, Hart and Wellingborough. 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 Acton Middlesex (Exclusive Of London Districts)
2 Edmonton Middlesex (Exclusive Of London Districts)
3 London parishes London 1
4 Hull Holy Trinity Yorkshire, East Riding
5 London parishes London 3

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Liverpool 045 Liverpool
2 Oxford 011 Oxford
3 Wealden 015 Wealden
4 Hart 003 Hart
5 Wellingborough 010 Wellingborough

Forenames

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First names often paired with Schulz

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Schulz

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

Schulz 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

Schulz 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 Schulz is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 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 Schulz, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Schulz

The surname Schulz originated in German-speaking regions of Central Europe, particularly in areas that are now part of modern-day Germany and Poland. It is derived from the Middle High German word "schultheiz," which means a reeve or village headman responsible for collecting taxes and rents.

The earliest known records of the name date back to the 13th century. One of the earliest documented instances is in the Codex Diplomaticus Silesiae, a collection of historical documents from Silesia (now part of Poland), where a certain "Conradus Schultheiz" is mentioned in 1285.

In the 14th century, the name appears in various forms, such as Schultes, Schultheis, and Schultheiss, in various regions of Germany, including Bavaria, Saxony, and Thuringia. These variations reflect the regional dialects and spellings of the time.

During the Middle Ages, the name was often associated with individuals who held administrative or judicial positions in local communities. For instance, a certain "Johannes Schultheis" is recorded as a city councilor in Nuremberg in 1379.

Over time, the name evolved into its modern form, Schulz, which became more common in the 16th and 17th centuries. One notable bearer of the name was the German poet and dramatist Andreas Gryphius (1616-1664), considered one of the most significant writers of the Baroque period in Germany.

Another famous Schulz was the Polish-born German writer Bruno Schulz (1892-1942), renowned for his surreal and metaphysical short stories. His works, such as "The Street of Crocodiles" and "Sanatorium Under the Sign of the Hourglass," have been widely acclaimed for their innovative and imaginative style.

In the 19th century, the name was also associated with several prominent figures in various fields. Carl Heinrich Schulz (1805-1867) was a German astronomer who discovered several asteroids and comets, while Wilhelm Schulz (1814-1887) was a German landscape painter known for his realistic depictions of nature.

Another notable bearer of the name was the German philosopher and psychologist Wilhelm Schulz (1863-1935), who made significant contributions to the field of phenomenology and is considered a precursor to the existentialist movement.

Overall, the surname Schulz has a rich history spanning several centuries and is deeply rooted in the cultural and linguistic traditions of German-speaking regions. Its evolution reflects the changing administrative and social structures of Central Europe over time, as well as the diverse contributions of its bearers to various fields of human endeavor.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Schulz families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Schulz 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 39 Schulz' recorded in 1881 and an index of 3.88x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 39 3.88x
Yorkshire 27 2.71x
Surrey 9 1.84x
Midlothian 7 5.20x
Northumberland 5 3.34x
Sussex 5 2.95x
Lancashire 3 0.25x
Fife 2 3.36x
Kent 2 0.58x
Bedfordshire 1 1.92x
Durham 1 0.33x
Lanarkshire 1 0.31x
Wiltshire 1 1.13x

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 10 Schulz' recorded in 1881 and an index of 18.64x.

Place Total Index
St Marylebone London 10 18.64x
Clapham 8 63.69x
Brightside Bierlow 7 35.84x
Holy Trinity 6 25.05x
Brighton 5 14.63x
Chelsea London 5 16.52x
Dewsbury 5 48.97x
St Pancras London 5 6.18x
Westgate 5 54.00x
Leith North 4 1538.46x
Mile End Old Town 4 25.22x
Sculcoates 4 25.35x
Bradford 3 12.45x
Paddington London 3 8.12x
Poplar London 3 15.82x
Westminster St James 3 29.04x
Withington 3 78.13x
Dover St Mary Virgin 2 60.24x
Edinburgh St Cuthberts 2 3.69x
Kensington London 2 3.58x
Blunham 1 285.71x
Burntisland 1 60.24x
Clerkenwell London 1 4.22x
Dalgety 1 222.22x
Godstone 1 113.64x
Govan 1 1.24x
Hammersmith London 1 4.04x
Hampstead London 1 6.39x
Leith South 1 555.56x
Settle 1 131.58x
Sheffield 1 3.15x
St Botolph Aldgate 1 72.99x
Sunderland 1 18.94x
Swindon 1 14.51x

Top female names

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

Top male names

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

Name Count
Carl 3
Charles 2
Edward 2
Fred. 2
Frederick 2
George 2
Gustas 2
Henry 2
Herman 2
A. 1
Arnold 1
Christian 1
Conrad 1
Edmund 1
Frederick.W. 1
Fritz 1
Gustav 1
Gustave 1
Hermann 1
Himrick 1
John 1
Louis 1
Max 1
Norman 1
Otto 1
Peter 1
Richard 1
Rudolf 1
Theodore 1
Walter 1

FAQ

Schulz surname: questions and answers

How common was the Schulz surname in 1881?

In 1881, 103 people were recorded with the Schulz surname. That placed it at #19,410 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Schulz surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 517 in 2016. That gives Schulz a modern rank of #9,761.

What does the Schulz surname mean?

An occupational surname for a village mayor, constable, or steward, derived from the German word "Schultheiß."

What does the Schulz map show?

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