Scholte History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe name Scholte 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 Scholte familyThe surname Scholte 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 Scholte familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Scholte 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 Scholte History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Scholte Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Schultz, Schultheis, Schultes, Schultz, Schultze, Schulz, Scholz and many more. Early Notables of the Scholte familyNotables of the time with the surname Scholte 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... Scholte RankingIn Netherlands, the name Scholte is the 370th most popular surname with an estimated 4,273 people with that name. 1
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Scholte Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Scholte Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
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