where does the schultz name originate
Schulz is a common German and Jewish-Ashkenazi family name in Northern Germany. The German word Schulz originates from the local official known as SchultheiÃ or (Dorf-)Schulz(e), a local law enforcement officer like a police officer, magistrate, bailiff or mayor. Other German spellings include: Schultz, Schulze, Schultheis, Schultze, Schulte, Schulten, Schulzke, SchultheiÃ and Schuldt.