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Early Origins of the Schut family

The surname Schut was first found in Belgium, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. The name was first recorded in East Flanders, a province in Belgium. Within this province the notable towns are Ghent, the capital city, St Nicolas, Alost, Termonde and Oudenarde. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into a most influential family.

Early History of the Schut family

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Schut Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Schoot, van Schoote, Schout, Schoute, Schüt, Schoote, Schoete, Schoet, Schut, van Shoot, van Schoot, van Schute and many more.

Early Notables of the Schut family

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Schut Ranking

In Netherlands, the name Schut is the 227th most popular surname with an estimated 5,804 people with that name. 1


United States Schut migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Schut Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
  • Jan Willemsen Schut, who settled in New Netherland in 1638
  • Gerrit Schut, who arrived in New Netherland in 1638
  • Jan Schut, who settled in New York in 1645
  • Jan Schut, aged 20, who arrived in New York in 1645 2
  • Jan Willemsz Schut, who landed in New York in 1646 2
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Schut Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Jacob Schut, aged 23, who landed in New York, NY in 1848 2
  • Louise Schut, aged 18, who arrived in New York, NY in 1848 2
  • Louise Schut, who arrived in New York, NY in 1848
  • Jacob Schut, who settled in New York, NY in 1848
  • Petemella Schut, aged 37, who arrived in New York, NY in 1850 2
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Canada Schut migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Schut Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century
  • William Schut, who arrived in Canada in 1800
  • Friedr. Schut, who settled in Ottawa in 1859


  1. "Most Common Last Names in Netherlands." Forebears, https://forebears.io/netherlands/surnames
  2. Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)


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