Schulz is a common

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and Jewish-Ashkenazi

family name In some cultures, a surname, family name, or last name is the portion of one's personal name that indicates one's family, tribe or community. Practices vary by culture. The family name may be placed at either the start of a person's full name, ...

from Germany, particularly

Northern Germany Northern Germany (german: link=no, Norddeutschland) is a linguistic, geographic, socio-cultural and historic region in the northern part of Germany which includes the coastal states of Schleswig-Holstein, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and Lower Saxony an ...

. The word ''Schulz'' originates from the local official title of

Schultheiß In medieval Germany, the ''Schultheiß'' () was the head of a municipality (akin to today's office of mayor), a ''Vogt'' or an executive official of the ruler. As official (''villicus'') it was his duty to order his assigned village or county (' ...

or ''(Dorf-)Schulz(e)'', meaning village headman or constable / sheriff in the medieval sense (akin to today's office of

mayor In many countries, a mayor is the highest-ranking official in a municipal government such as that of a city or a town. Worldwide, there is a wide variance in local laws and customs regarding the powers and responsibilities of a mayor as well ...

). In East Central Germany and

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, the "u" was often replaced by "o"; see also Scholz and Scholtz.

People named Schulz

Andrew Schulz Andrew Cameron Schulz (born October 30, 1983) is an American stand-up comedian, actor, television producer and podcaster. In addition to his stand-up, he is known for his work on MTV2's ''Guy Code'' (and its two spinoffs),

(born 1983), comedian *

Axel Schulz Axel Schulz (born 9 November 1968) is a German former professional boxer who competed from 1990 to 1999, and in 2006. He challenged three times for both the IBF and European heavyweight titles. As an amateur he won a bronze medal at the 198 ...

, (born 1968), German boxer *

Bernd Schulz Bernd Schulz (born 12 February 1960) is a German former professional footballer. Schulz joined the youth academy of BFC Dynamo in 1975 and made his professional debut for BFC in the 1979–80 season. He was part of the all-conquering team of t ...

, footballer *

Bruno Schulz Bruno Schulz (12 July 1892 – 19 November 1942) was a Polish writer, fine artist, literary critic and art teacher. He is regarded as one of the great Polish-language prose stylists of the 20th century. In 1938, he was awarded the Polish Academ ...

, Polish Jewish writer *

Charles M. Schulz Charles Monroe "Sparky" Schulz (; November 26, 1922 – February 12, 2000) was an American cartoonist and the creator of the comic strip ''Peanuts'', featuring what are probably his two best-known characters, Charlie Brown and Snoopy. He is wi ...

(1922–2000), American cartoonist, author of ''Peanuts'' *

Ervin Harold Schulz Ervin Harold Schulz (April 21, 1911 – February 25, 1978) was an American newspaper editor, businessman, and politician. Schulz was born in Mankato, Blue Earth, Minnesota Blue Earth is a city in Faribault County, Minnesota, United States, ...

(1911-1978), American businessman, newspaper editor, and politician *

Erwin Schulz Erwin Wilhelm Schulz (27 November 1900 – 11 November 1981) was a German member of the Gestapo and the SS in Nazi Germany. He was the leader of ''Einsatzkommando 5'', part of ''Einsatzgruppe C'', which was attached to the Army Group South durin ...

(1900–1981), German Nazi SS general and Holocaust perpetrator * Emil Schulz (1938–2010), German boxer *

Friedemann Schulz von Thun Friedemann Schulz von Thun (born August 6, 1944 in SoltauSon of Walter and Wilma Schulz von Thun of Hamburg; birth in Soltau due to wartime evacuation of women in childbirthbiography (schulz-von-thun.de)/ref>) is a German psychologist and expert ...

(born 1944), German psychologist *

Friedrich Schulz __NOTOC__ Friedrich Schulz (15 October 1897 – 30 November 1976) was a German general during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords of Nazi Germany. Awards * 1914 Iron Cross 2nd Cl ...

(1897–1976), German general *

Günter Schulz Günter Schulz (or Guenter Schulz) is a German musician, songwriter and former member of the industrial band KMFDM. Biography Schulz's first credited appearance (as Svetlana Ambrosius, or Svet Am) was on the band's ''Naïve'' album (1990). H ...

, guitarist *

Hermann Schulz Hermann Schulz (born 14 December 1961) is a German former figure skater who represented East Germany. He is the 1981 national champion and competed at the 1980 Winter Olympics. Personal life Schulz was born on 14 December 1961 in Dresden, Sax ...

(1872–1929), German politician *

(born 1961), German figure skater * Hilde Schulz-Amelang (born 1938), German rower * Hugo Paul Friedrich Schulz (1853–1932), German pharmacologist *

Issa Schultz Issa Schultz (born 1 March 1984) is an English-born Australian television quiz personality best known for being one of the "chasers" on ''The Chase Australia'', where he is nicknamed "The Supernerd". In addition to his current role on ''The Ch ...

(born 1984), Australian media personality *

Jay Schulz Jay Schulz (born 18 April 1985) is a former professional Australian rules footballer who played for the Port Adelaide Football Club in the Australian Football League from 2010 to 2016. A high marking forward, he previously played for Richmo ...

(born 1985), Australian Rules Football player * Jimmy Schulz (1968-2019), German politician *

Johann Abraham Peter Schulz Johann Abraham Peter Schulz (31 March 1747, Lüneburg – 10 June 1800, Schwedt) was a German musician. He is best known as the composer of the melody for Matthias Claudius's poems " Der Mond ist aufgegangen" and "Wir pflügen und wir streuen" ...

(1747–1800), musician and composer * Josef Schulz (died 1941), German soldier during World War II *

Karel Schulz Karel Schulz (6 May 1899 – 27 February 1943) was a Czech novelist, theatre critic, poet and short story writer, whose best known work is the historical novel ''Stone and Pain'' (1942; cs, Kámen a bolest).Prokop, Vladimír. ''Přehled česk ...

, Czech novelist * Karl Schulz, German footballer *

Karl-Lothar Schulz __NOTOC__ Karl-Lothar Schulz (30 April 1907 – 26 September 1972) was a German paratroop general of Nazi Germany during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords. Awards * Iron Cross ...

(1907–1972), German paratrooper of World War II *

Kathryn Schulz Kathryn Schulz is an American journalist and author. She is a staff writer at ''The New Yorker''. In 2016, she won the Pulitzer Prize for Feature Writing for her article on the risk of a major earthquake and tsunami in the Pacific Northwest. B ...

, American journalist and writer *

Kirk Schulz Kirk Herman Schulz (born May 11, 1963) is an American educator, currently serving as the 11th president of Washington State University, a position he began on June 13, 2016. Prior to serving at Washington State, Schulz was the 13th president of ...

, president of Washington State University *

Lotte Schulz María Carlota "Lotte" Schultz (1925- January 22, 2016) was a Paraguayan artist. Schulz used several different media in her work, including ceramics, drawing, painting and printmaking. She is known for her innovative prints using cowhide. Schultz ...

(1925-2016), Paraguayan artist *

Markus Schulz Marcus, Markus, Márkus or Mărcuș may refer to: * Marcus (name), a masculine given name * Marcus (praenomen), a Roman personal name Places * Marcus, a main belt asteroid, also known as (369088) Marcus 2008 GG44 * Mărcuş, a village in Dobâ ...

, Miami DJ *

Martin Schulz Martin Schulz (born 20 December 1955) is a German politician who served as Leader of the Social Democratic Party from 2017 to 2018, and was a Member of the Bundestag (MdB) from 2017 to 2021. Previously he was President of the European Parliam ...

(born 1955), German politician * Matt Schulz, drummer *

Nico Schulz Nico Schulz (; born 1 April 1993) is a German professional footballer who last played as a left-back for Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund. Club career Schulz played for BSC Rehberge Berlin until 2000 before joining Hertha BSC at the age of sev ...

(born 1993), German football player * Noel Schulz, American engineer *

Otto Eugen Schulz Otto Eugen Schulz (31 October 1874 – 17 February 1936) was a German botanist, born in Berlin. He was the brother of botanist Roman Schulz (1873–1926). He published important systematic treatments of the families Brassicaceae (then known as Cru ...

, German botanist (abbreviated O. E. Schulz in taxonomy) * Patrick Schulz, German professional wrestler *

Peter Schulz Peter Schulz (25 April 1930 – 17 May 2013) was a German politician, member of the Social Democratic Party (SPD) and First Mayor of Hamburg (1971 – 1974). Schulz was born in Rostock. He studied law at the University of Hamburg and afte ...

(1930–2013), German politician *

Robin Schulz Robin Alexander Schulz (; born 28 April 1987) is a German musician, DJ and record producer. On 4 February 2014, he released the first single from his debut album, a remix of "Waves" by Dutch hip hop artist Mr. Probz. This remix later received ...

(born 1973), German musician, DJ and record producer * Roy F. Schulz (1920-2010), American politician and farmer * Swen Schulz (born 1968), German politician * Uwe Schulz (born 1961), German politician * Victor H. Schulz (1910-1987), American farmer and politician *

Werner Schulz Werner Gustav Schulz (22 January 1950 – 9 November 2022) was a German politician of Alliance '90/The Greens. Trained in food technology at the Humboldt University of Berlin, he worked as a research assistant. He was an activist for peace eco ...

(1950–2022), German politician *

Werner Schulz (footballer) Werner Schulz (22 June 1913 – 3 May 1947) was a German professional footballer A football player or footballer is a sportsperson who plays one of the different types of football. The main types of football are association football, Ame ...

(1913–1947), German footballer *

Wilhelm Phillip Daniel Schulz Wilhelm Phillip Daniel Schulz (6 March 1805 – 1 August 1877), also known as Guillermo Schulz, was a German mine engineer and geologist who spent most of his professional life in Spain. He was born in Dörnberg and died in Aranjuez. Career In ...

(1805–1877), also known as Guillermo Schulz, German-Spanish mine engineer and geologist

People named Shultz

Brett Schultz Brett Schultz (born 26 August 1970) is a former South African cricketer who played in nine Test matches and one One Day International between 1992 and 1997. During the course of his career, he also played for Eastern Province, Western Provinc ...

(born 1970), South African cricketer *

Dave Schultz (amateur wrestler) David Lesley Schultz (June 6, 1959 – January 26, 1996) was an American Olympic and World champion freestyle wrestler, and a seven-time World and Olympic medalist. He coached individuals and teams at the college level and also privately. Dave ...

(1959–1996), American Olympic wrestler *

David Schultz (professional wrestler) David Schultz (born June 1, 1955) is an American former professional wrestler. He competed in North American regional promotions Stampede Wrestling, the National Wrestling Alliance, and the American Wrestling Association in the late 1970s and ea ...

(born 1955), American professional wrestler *

George Shultz George Pratt Shultz (; December 13, 1920February 6, 2021) was an American economist, businessman, diplomat and statesman. He served in various positions under two different Republican presidents and is one of the only two persons to have held fo ...

(1920–2021), former US Secretary of State *

Matt Shultz Matthew Ray Shultz (born October 23, 1983) is an American singer, songwriter, and musician best known as the lead singer and occasional guitarist for the American rock band Cage the Elephant. Early life Matthew Ray Shultz was born on 23 Octobe ...

(born 1983), American singer, songwriter, and musician * Mikhail Shultz (1919–2006), Soviet/Russian physical chemist and artist * Searles G. Shultz (1897–1975), New York politician

People named Schulz

People named Shultz

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