UK surname
A German occupational surname meaning "protection" or "guard," referring to a watchman, sentinel, or bailiff.
In the 1881 census there were 80 people recorded with the Schutz surname, ranking it #22,225 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 80, ranked #33,030, down from #22,225 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to London parishes, Manchester and St John Hackney. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Schutz is 149 in 1911. Compared with 1881, the name has stayed broadly stable by 0.0%.
1881 census count
80
Ranked #22,225
Modern count
80
2016, ranked #33,030
Peak year
1911
149 bearers
Map years
2
1901 to 1911
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Schutz surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Schutz surname density by area, 1911 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe 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 | 9 | #31,675 |
| 1861 | historical | 27 | #30,543 |
| 1881 | historical | 80 | #22,225 |
| 1891 | historical | 79 | #26,897 |
| 1901 | historical | 131 | #19,552 |
| 1911 | historical | 149 | #17,937 |
| 1997 | modern | 59 | #31,734 |
| 1998 | modern | 73 | #30,681 |
| 1999 | modern | 76 | #30,546 |
| 2000 | modern | 74 | #30,785 |
| 2001 | modern | 71 | #30,907 |
| 2002 | modern | 71 | #31,351 |
| 2003 | modern | 62 | #32,258 |
| 2004 | modern | 60 | #32,684 |
| 2005 | modern | 65 | #32,387 |
| 2006 | modern | 78 | #31,385 |
| 2007 | modern | 75 | #32,079 |
| 2008 | modern | 79 | #31,957 |
| 2009 | modern | 81 | #32,172 |
| 2010 | modern | 82 | #32,492 |
| 2011 | modern | 79 | #32,743 |
| 2012 | modern | 81 | #32,796 |
| 2013 | modern | 81 | #32,996 |
| 2014 | modern | 80 | #33,133 |
| 2015 | modern | 80 | #33,052 |
| 2016 | modern | 80 | #33,030 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around London parishes, Manchester and St John Hackney. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | London parishes | London 1 |
| 2 | London parishes | London 3 |
| 3 | Manchester | Lancashire |
| 4 | St John Hackney | London (North Districts) |
| 5 | London parishes | London 2 |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Schutz surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Schutz, 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
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Schutz surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Schutz household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Schutz is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Schutz is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Schutz, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Schutz originated in Germany, with records dating back to the 16th century. It is derived from the German word "Schutz," which means "protection" or "shelter." The name likely referred to someone who provided protection or shelter, perhaps a guard or a gatekeeper.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Schutz can be found in the Kirchenbücher (church records) of various German regions, such as Saxony and Bavaria. In these records, individuals with the surname Schutz are mentioned as early as the mid-1500s.
In the 17th century, the name Schutz appeared in various German manuscripts and documents. For example, Johann Jakob Schutz (1640-1690) was a German composer and organist who is considered one of the most influential figures in the development of the Lutheran church cantata.
The Schutz surname is also associated with several place names in Germany. For instance, the village of Schutzen in Saxony is believed to have derived its name from the German word "Schützen," meaning "marksmen" or "archers." It is possible that some individuals with the surname Schutz originated from or were associated with this village.
Another notable individual with the surname Schutz was Heinrich Schutz (1585-1672), a German composer and organist who is considered one of the most important figures in the early Baroque period. He is renowned for his contributions to the development of the German Baroque style, particularly in his sacred works and operas.
In the 19th century, Friedrich Wilhelm Schutz (1809-1892) was a German architect and urban planner who designed several notable buildings in Berlin and other German cities. His most famous work is the Alte Nationalgalerie (Old National Gallery) in Berlin, which is considered a masterpiece of Neoclassical architecture.
Other notable individuals with the surname Schutz include Wilhelm von Schutz (1776-1847), a Prussian general who fought in the Napoleonic Wars, and Alfred Schutz (1899-1959), an Austrian philosopher and sociologist who made significant contributions to the field of phenomenology and the sociology of knowledge.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Schutz surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Middlesex leads with 31 Schutz' recorded in 1881 and an index of 4.02x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesex | 31 | 4.02x |
| Lancashire | 16 | 1.75x |
| Surrey | 12 | 3.20x |
| Yorkshire | 10 | 1.31x |
| Somerset | 4 | 3.23x |
| Aberdeenshire | 2 | 2.80x |
| Gloucestershire | 1 | 0.66x |
| Hampshire | 1 | 0.63x |
| Leicestershire | 1 | 1.17x |
| Northumberland | 1 | 0.87x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Hackney London in Middlesex leads with 14 Schutz' recorded in 1881 and an index of 32.41x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Hackney London | 14 | 32.41x |
| Chorlton On Medlock | 10 | 68.87x |
| Leeds | 10 | 23.20x |
| Newington | 7 | 24.60x |
| Liverpool | 5 | 9.01x |
| Hornsey | 4 | 41.07x |
| Bermondsey | 3 | 13.08x |
| Kensington London | 3 | 7.00x |
| Weston Super Mare | 3 | 95.85x |
| Aberdeen St Nicholas | 2 | 14.98x |
| Mile End Old Town | 2 | 16.45x |
| St George Hanover | 2 | 19.88x |
| Barrow In Furness | 1 | 8.05x |
| Bridewell Precinct | 1 | 1666.67x |
| Bristol St James In | 1 | 45.05x |
| Guildford Holy Trinity | 1 | 138.89x |
| Hampstead London | 1 | 8.33x |
| Lambeth | 1 | 1.49x |
| Langley Priory | 1 | 10000.00x |
| Portsmouth | 1 | 27.47x |
| St Anne Soho London | 1 | 22.73x |
| St Botolph Aldgate | 1 | 95.24x |
| St Marylebone London | 1 | 2.43x |
| St Pancras London | 1 | 1.61x |
| Westgate | 1 | 14.08x |
| Wookey | 1 | 370.37x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Schutz surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Schutz surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
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 Schutz households.
FAQ
In 1881, 80 people were recorded with the Schutz surname. That placed it at #22,225 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 80 in 2016. That gives Schutz a modern rank of #33,030.
A German occupational surname meaning "protection" or "guard," referring to a watchman, sentinel, or bailiff.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Schutz bearers relative to the surrounding population.
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.