A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Schulz family lines. Documented in 2 countries.
Reg. 2948 · German, T–V
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
arrowReadiness for battle, and affliction endured
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
swordJustice, and military honour
Colours
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Ec.: au 1 de sa. à la fasce vivrée d'or; au 2 de gu. à trois flèches d'arg., posées en fasces, l'une sur l'autre; au 3 d'or à un tronc coupé et arr. au nat., poussant deux feuilles à sen. et une à dextre; au 4 d'azur à une épée d'or, en pal. Brl. d'or et de gu. C.: une tête et col de cheval d'or, bridée de gu. L.: à dextre d'or et de sa., à sen. d'or et de gu.”
Germanyc. 1765
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Map of Germany showing where the Schulz arms are recorded
The Schulz arms were recorded in Germany, c. 1765.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Bavaria.
Bavaria was a country of old landed families and walled market towns. Estates passed down the same line for centuries, and both the landowners and the leading townsmen kept arms, which is why so many Bavarian names sit in the registers.
This is where the arms were entered in the register. Families often moved to other parts of the country, so the same name can turn up in more than one region.
The body that granted and recorded arms in Germany in this period.
Francis I, Holy Roman Emperor
Sovereign of the period
Francis I, Holy Roman Emperor
1745–1765
Reigning in Germany when the Schulz arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Germany
In the Holy Roman Empire, coats of arms were often granted to individuals by the Emperor or his representatives. These arms were then passed down through the generations to all legitimate descendants of the original holder. Younger branches of a family usually kept the same shield design without needing to change it, as the arms belonged to the entire lineage.
Granting authority
The Holy Roman Emperor held the sole power to grant new coats of arms throughout his vast imperial territories.
How they got arms
Families typically obtained their coats of arms through a formal imperial grant or by proving their noble status to the authorities.
Where arms were recorded
These grants were officially recorded in the Imperial Chancery registers, which began keeping formal records of such honors during the Middle Ages.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Germany.
Origin & History of the Schulz Family in Germany
The surname Schulz is a classic example of an occupational name that emerged during the Middle Ages in German-speaking regions. It originates from the Middle High German word *schultheize*, which referred to a local official responsible for collecting taxes and enforcing legal judgments on behalf of a lord or a village community. As surnames became necessary for tax records and legal identification, families who held this position of authority adopted the title as their permanent name. By the time your ancestors were documented in Bavaria in 1765, the name had already been established for centuries across various social strata. Because the role of a *Schultheiß* was essential to the administration of rural life, the name spread widely across Germany, evolving into regional variations like Schultz or Schulze. This history reflects a transition from a specific public duty to a hereditary family identity that persists today.
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
cantonA mark of honour granted by the sovereign
dovePeace, love and the Holy Spirit
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
armA person of action, industrious and laborious
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Ec.: aux 1 et 4 d'azur à une colombe d'arg., posée sur un tertre de sin., tenant en son bec un rameau d'olivier de sin. et en sa patte sen. un annelet d'or; le tout acc. d'une étoile d'or au canton sen. du chef; aux 2 et 3 de gu. à un senestrochère, arm. au nat., la main de carn. tenant une épée d'arg., garnie d'or. C.: la colombe, entre deux prob. coupées, à dextre d'azur sur arg., à sen. de gu. sur arg., ornées chacune dans son embouchure d'un pennon fendu, celui à dextre coupé d'azur sur arg. et celui à sen. coupé de gu. sur arg. L.: à dextre d'arg. et d'azur, à sen. d'arg. et de gu.”
Austriac. 1790
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Map of Austria showing where the Schulz arms are recorded
The Schulz arms were recorded in Austria, c. 1790.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Tyrol.
Tyrol was mountain country in western Austria, where the valleys were held by families who had been there a very long time. Old tenure counted for more than money, and old families carried arms.
This is where the arms were entered in the register. Families often moved to other parts of the country, so the same name can turn up in more than one region.
Region
Tyrol
First recorded
1790
Granting Authority for the Schulz Arms
Imperial and Royal chancery
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The body that granted and recorded arms in Austria in this period.
Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor
Sovereign of the period
Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor
1765–1790
Reigning in Germany when the Schulz arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Austria
Austrian coats of arms were often linked directly to noble titles granted by the Emperor. These symbols belonged to the entire family line rather than just one individual. When a family grew, new branches kept the original design without needing to change it. This system allowed all members of a noble house to share the same identity across many generations.
Granting authority
The Imperial and Royal chancery managed all heraldic matters and controlled the official granting of arms throughout the Austrian lands.
How they got arms
Families typically received their arms through a formal imperial decree that often accompanied the elevation of a person to noble status.
Where arms were recorded
Official records of these grants were kept in the Imperial Register of Nobility which began its formal documentation process in 1453.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Austria.
Origin & History of the Schulz Family in Austria
The surname Schulz is a classic occupational name that originated from the Middle High German word "Schultheiß." In the medieval period, a person with this title served as a village magistrate or a local official responsible for collecting taxes and enforcing laws on behalf of a lord. By the time the family was firmly established in the Tyrol region of Austria around 1790, the name had evolved from a formal job title into a permanent hereditary surname. During this era, families in the mountainous Alpine regions often lived in tight-knit communities where the local magistrate held a position of significant social influence. As the family settled into the rugged landscape of Tyrol, they became part of the local administrative and agricultural fabric that defined Austrian village life. The transition from a professional title to a family name reflects the way local governance and community identity were deeply intertwined in the history of the Habsburg lands.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
scultetus
Latin term for a village magistrate or local official.
This name
SchulzAn occupational surname for a village headman or mayor who collected taxes.
also spelled
Schultz
Shultz
Related arms
Schultzvariant spelling
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Bahlow, Hans, Deutsches Namenlexikon: Familien- und Vornamen nach Ursprung und Sinn erklärt, 1967
Heintze, Albert, Die deutschen Familiennamen: geschichtlich, geographisch, sprachlich, 1903
Bayerisches Hauptstaatsarchiv, Kurbayern Hofkammer: Steuer- und Rechnungsunterlagen
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
arrowReadiness for battle, and affliction endured
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
swordJustice, and military honour
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
arrowReadiness for battle, and affliction endured
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
swordJustice, and military honour
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
cantonA mark of honour granted by the sovereign
dovePeace, love and the Holy Spirit
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
armA person of action, industrious and laborious
