There are
542
Shontzs in the USA
Shontz is the
40371st
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Shontz

JohnShontz

John Shontz was an American football player who played as a halfback for the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 1930s.

DavidShontz

David Shontz was an American politician who served as the 35th Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania from 1971 to 1979.

LillianShontz

Lillian Shontz was an American painter known for her vibrant abstract artworks.

WilliamShontz

William Shontz was an American inventor and entrepreneur who is credited with developing the first automatic air conditioning system for vehicles.

GeorgeShontz

George Shontz was an American baseball player who briefly played for the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 1920s.

MaryShontz

Mary Shontz was an American poet known for her introspective and lyrical poems.

CharlesShontz

Charles Shontz was an American architect who designed several notable buildings in the Midwest region.

EleanorShontz

Eleanor Shontz was an American actress who appeared in several films and stage productions in the 1950s.

ThomasShontz

Thomas Shontz was an American journalist who worked for a major newspaper in New York City for over three decades.

HelenShontz

Helen Shontz was an American educator and children's book author known for her innovative teaching methods.

Shontz Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Shontz' is of German origin and is an anglicized version of the German surname 'Schontz.' It is believed to have originated as a variation of the surname 'Schön' which means 'beautiful' in German.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Shontz' is primarily found in the United States, particularly in Pennsylvania and Ohio.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Shontz' include 'Shantz,' 'Schantz,' and 'Shantzy.'
Migration and ImmigrationThe name 'Shontz' is associated with German immigrants who settled in the United States during the 19th and early 20th centuries.