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Definition of schultz

schultz

/ˈʃʊlts/
schultz
Plural:Schultzes
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schultz Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A common surname of German origin, derived from a medieval occupational title for a village headman, bailiff, or local magistrate.

Example

"Professor Schultz published a comprehensive study on central European municipal history."

2

In historical German-speaking regions, a local magistrate, bailiff, or village headman responsible for collecting dues and enforcing local law.

Example

"In medieval German villages, the local schultz oversaw tax collection and settled minor disputes among farmers."

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• Rhymes for schultz

• Nearby Words

schooner
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schulz
schumann
schuylkill

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from German Schultz, a common surname and historical occupational title shortened from Middle High German schultheize, literally meaning 'one who orders obligations to be paid' (from schult 'debt, obligation' + heizen 'to command').

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Schultz. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/schultz
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