Schultz

Schultz is a surname of German origin, a variant of Schulz or Schultheiß, historically an occupational name for a village headman or local official. The spelling Schultz arose through transliteration and immigration, and it is now widespread in German-speaking regions and in North America.

The name spread to the United States and other countries during large-scale German and Central European migrations in the 19th and early 20th centuries, where it became established as a common surname and occasionally appeared in place names and institutions.

Notable people with the surname include Howard Schultz (born 1953), American businessman and former CEO of Starbucks.

Schultz is sometimes used as a place name for small communities and geographic features in North America, reflecting its historical presence in various regions.

Related spellings and variants include Schulz, Schulte, and Schulze, as well as other Anglicized forms, reflecting regional pronunciation and transliteration differences over time.