Scholz

Scholz is a surname of German origin. It can refer to several notable individuals, but most prominently, it is associated with Olaf Scholz, a German politician who has served as the Chancellor of Germany since December 2021. Scholz is a member of the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD) and has held various political positions throughout his career, including Vice Chancellor and Minister of Finance. The name “Scholz” itself is derived from a Middle High German word meaning “scholar” or “learned person,” and it may have originally been a name given to someone associated with education or academia.