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

Schulz, 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 Schulz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Schulz in America

Schulz is the 1461st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Schulz surname appeared 24,385 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 8 people would have the surname Schulz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Schulz 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 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 One of the earliest documented instances is in the Codex Diplomaticus Silesiae, a collection of historical documents from Silesia (now part of Poland), where a certain "Conradus Schultheiz" is mentioned in 1285.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.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Schulz

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

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 Schulz 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 Schulz 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 Schulz was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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