Schulte Coat of Arms & Family Crest
Where the Schulte name began, what it means, and where it was first recorded.
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Origin of the Schulte name
Schulte is the Low German form of Schultheiß, a village headman who collected dues for the lord and kept order. It is the typical form in Westphalia and the Rhineland, especially the Sauerland and Münsterland, while Schulz and Schultze belong to eastern Germany. Many farm names in Westphalia combine Schulte with a place name.
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This overview covers the Schulte name in Germany. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as the Netherlands, the United States and Switzerland; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Schulte name FAQ
What does the Schulte name mean?
Village headman. Common variants include Schulze, Schultheiss, Scholte.
Where does the Schulte surname come from?
It originates in Germany, and is also found in the Netherlands, the United States and Switzerland.
Is there a Schulte coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Schulte crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Schulte coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Duden Familiennamen; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).