Find out how popular the last name Schultze is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Schultze.

Schultze, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Schultze surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Schultze in America

Schultze is the 14523rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Schultze surname appeared 2,053 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Schultze.

We can also compare 2010 data for Schultze to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Schultze

The surname Schultze is of German origin, originating in the northern regions of Germany during the late medieval period. It is derived from the Old German word "schultheiz," which translates to "village mayor" or "magistrate." This etymology suggests that the name was initially borne by individuals who held positions of authority within local communities.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in various records, often spelled as "Schultheiss" or "Schultheiß." One of the earliest documented instances of this surname can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae, a collection of historical documents from Saxony, dated 1287, where a certain "Henricus Schultheiz" is mentioned.

During the 15th century, the surname began to evolve into its current spelling, "Schultze." This variation was particularly prominent in the regions of Brandenburg and Pomerania. In 1492, a record from the city of Stettin (now Szczecin, Poland) references a "Johannes Schultze" among its residents.

The name Schultze has been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One of the earliest was Johann Schultze (1616-1686), a German theologian and philosopher who served as a professor at the University of Königsberg (now Kaliningrad, Russia). Another prominent figure was Benjamin Schultze (1689-1760), a German botanist and physician who made significant contributions to the study of plant anatomy.

In the 19th century, Ernst Schultze (1824-1912) was a renowned German anatomist and physiologist known for his research on protoplasm and the development of histological techniques. His contemporary, Max Schultze (1825-1874), was a distinguished German anatomist and microscopist who made groundbreaking discoveries in the field of cell theory.

More recently, Fritz Schultze-Rhonhof (1910-2006) was a German military officer and author who served in World War II and later wrote several books on military history and strategy.

While the surname Schultze has its roots in northern Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through immigration. However, its origins can be traced back to the medieval era, when it was borne by individuals holding administrative roles within local communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Schultze

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Schultze.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Schultze was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Schultze has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Schultze was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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