Scholz Coat of Arms & Family Crest
Where the Scholz name began, what it means, and how Herald Lab researches a Scholz coat of arms.
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Origin of the Scholz name
Scholz is an eastern German form of Schultheiß, the village headman or mayor who collected dues and administered local justice, from Middle High German schultheize. The spelling Scholz is typical of Silesia, Saxony and neighbouring regions, and emigration carried it to America and Poland.
Our historical archives hold much more on the Scholz name: dates, names and records of early bearers.
This overview covers the Scholz name in Germany. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as the United States, Poland and Austria; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Scholz name FAQ
What does the Scholz name mean?
Village headman, mayor. Common variants include Scholtz, Schulz, Schultz.
Where does the Scholz surname come from?
It originates in Germany, and is also found in the United States, Poland and Austria.
Is there a Scholz coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Scholz crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Scholz coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Duden Familiennamen; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).