Schulze Coat of Arms & Family Crest
Where the Schulze name began, what it means, and how Herald Lab researches a Schulze coat of arms.
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Origin of the Schulze name
Schulze is a German status name for a village headman or mayor, from Middle High German schultheize, the official who collected dues owed to the lord. This shortened form is typical of northern and eastern Germany, especially Saxony-Anhalt and Brandenburg.
Our historical archives hold much more on the Schulze name: dates, names and records of early bearers.
This overview covers the Schulze 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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Schulze name FAQ
What does the Schulze name mean?
Village headman. Common variants include Schulz, Schultz, Scholz.
Where does the Schulze surname come from?
It originates in Germany, and is also found in the United States, Poland and Austria.
Is there a Schulze coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Schulze crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Schulze coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Duden Familiennamen; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).