Find out how popular the last name Schwalb is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Schwalb.

Schwalb, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Schwalb surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Schwalb in America

Schwalb is the 43584th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Schwalb surname appeared 495 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Schwalb.

We can also compare 2010 data for Schwalb to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Schwalb

The surname SCHWALB has its origins in Germany, where it first appeared in the 13th century. The name is derived from the German word "Schwalbe," meaning "swallow," which suggests that the original bearer of the name may have lived near a place frequented by swallows or had some association with these birds.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name SCHWALB can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae Regiae, a collection of historical documents from Saxony, dating back to 1292. In this document, a certain "Conradus dictus Schwalb" is mentioned, indicating that the name was already in use by that time.

Another early reference to the SCHWALB name appears in the Heidelberg manuscripts from the 14th century, where a "Johannes Schwalb" is listed among the citizens of the city.

The surname SCHWALB has also been linked to various place names, such as Schwalbach and Schwalenburg, which may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the name over time.

Among the notable historical figures bearing the SCHWALB surname, one can mention Johann Schwalb (1592-1658), a German Lutheran theologian and author of several religious works. Another prominent individual was Johann Schwalb (1776-1856), a German painter known for his landscapes and genre scenes.

In the 19th century, there was a notable German architect named Albert Schwalb (1823-1898), who was responsible for designing several important buildings in Berlin and other cities.

Another individual worth mentioning is Theodor Schwalb (1860-1935), a German politician and member of the Reichstag, who played a role in the formation of the Social Democratic Party of Germany.

Finally, one cannot overlook the contributions of the German-American scientist and inventor, Theodor Schwalb (1902-1979), who held numerous patents in the field of electronics and electrical engineering.

These are just a few examples of individuals who have borne the SCHWALB surname throughout history, highlighting the diverse backgrounds and accomplishments associated with this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Schwalb

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Schwalb.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Schwalb was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Schwalb has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Schwalb was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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