Scholtes History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe name Scholtes comes from one of those ancient dukedoms, territories and states that would eventually form a part of present day Germany. At its birth in the Middle Ages, it was used to indicate someone who worked as a town-mayor derived from the medieval name "Schultheis" which has the same meaning. Early Origins of the Scholtes familyThe surname Scholtes was first found in Switzerland, where branches of this estimable family were elevated to the ranks of the nobility and came to possess great political influence. The name stems from the medieval name "Schultheis" which meant "town-mayor." Early History of the Scholtes familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Scholtes research. Another 270 words (19 lines of text) covering the years 1224, 1615, 1661, 1680, 1683, 1693, 1719, 1747, 1770, 1800, 1808, 1849 and 1883 are included under the topic Early Scholtes History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Scholtes Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Schultz, Schultheis, Schultes, Schultz, Schultze, Schulz, Scholz and many more. Early Notables of the Scholtes familyNotables of the time with the surname Scholtes were Jerzy Georg Daniel Schultz the Younger (1615-1683), Prussian painter of the Baroque era; Johann Abraham Schultz (1747-1800), a composer and conductor of the orchestra of Prince Heinrich...
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Scholtes Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
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