There are
1758
Schiltzs in the USA
Schiltz is the
16376th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Schiltz

CharlesSchultze

Charles Schultze was an American economist and public servant who served as the Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers under President Jimmy Carter from 1977 to 1981.

DickSchiltz

Dick Schiltz is a former American football player who played as a defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL) for the Detroit Lions.

NicolasSchiltz

Nicolas Schiltz is a Luxembourgish professional footballer who plays as a defender for F91 Dudelange and the Luxembourg national team.

JacquesSchiltz

Jacques Schiltz is a Luxembourgish businessman and entrepreneur who has served as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of SES S.A., a global satellite operator.

JoeSchiltz

Joe Schiltz is a former American football player who played as a halfback in the National Football League (NFL) for the Chicago Cardinals and the Pittsburgh Steelers.

SophieSchiltz

Sophie Schiltz is a French boxer who competes in the women's featherweight division. She won the silver medal at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.

RobertSchiltz

Robert Schiltz is a Luxembourgish former footballer who played as a midfielder for Union Luxembourg and the Luxembourg national team.

PaulSchiltz

Paul Schiltz was a Luxembourgish professional cyclist who competed in the 1948 Olympic Games in London and won the Luxembourg National Road Race Championship.

MariaSchiltz

Maria Schiltz is a former East German discus thrower who won the gold medal at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal.

HansSchiltz

Hans Schiltz is a German football coach and former player who played as a defender for Eintracht Frankfurt and the West Germany national team.

Schiltz Genealogy

OriginsThe name 'Schiltz' is of German origin and is derived from the German word 'schilt,' which means 'shield.' It is an occupational surname that originally referred to someone who made or used shields or armor. The 'z' at the end of the name signifies a patronymic or a variation of the name.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Schiltz' is most commonly found in Germany, Luxembourg, and the United States. It is relatively rare and not as widely distributed as some other surnames.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Schiltz' include 'Schultz,' 'Schilt,' 'Schulte,' 'Schultes,' 'Schiltman,' 'Schilz,' 'Schiltzmann,' 'Schiltmann,' 'Schultzen,' and 'Schilzel.'
Migration and ImmigrationThe migration and immigration of people with the surname 'Schiltz' primarily occurred during the 19th and 20th centuries. Many individuals with the surname moved from Germany and Luxembourg to the United States in search of better economic opportunities.