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

Schwarber, 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 Schwarber surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Schwarber in America

Schwarber is the 140157th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Schwarber surname appeared 119 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 Schwarber.

We can also compare 2010 data for Schwarber 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 Schwarber

The surname Schwarber is of German origin, derived from the Middle High German word "swarze," meaning "black" or "dark." This name likely originated in the 14th or 15th century as a descriptive nickname for someone with dark hair or complexion.

In its earliest recorded instances, the name appeared in various spellings, such as Schwarber, Schwarzer, and Schwarzbach, reflecting regional variations in pronunciation and spelling conventions. These variations can be found in historical records from different parts of Germany, particularly in the southern regions.

One of the earliest known references to the name Schwarber can be traced back to the town of Schwarzbach in Bavaria, where a family bearing this surname is mentioned in municipal records dating back to the early 16th century. The name is believed to have originated in this area, possibly derived from the town's name itself.

Another notable historical reference to the Schwarber name comes from the city of Nuremberg, where a certain Hans Schwarber was recorded as a respected merchant and guild member in the late 16th century. His successful business dealings and civic involvement helped establish the family's reputation in the region.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, individuals bearing the surname Schwarber can be found scattered across various German states, including Bavaria, Saxony, and Württemberg. One prominent figure was Johann Schwarber (1624-1688), a Lutheran theologian and author from Nuremberg, who wrote several influential works on religious doctrine and philosophy.

In the 19th century, the Schwarber name gained further recognition with the birth of Karl Schwarber (1813-1891), a renowned German architect and urban planner. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings and public spaces in cities like Munich and Stuttgart, leaving a lasting legacy in the architectural landscape of southern Germany.

Another noteworthy individual was Friederike Schwarber (1867-1943), a pioneer in the field of early childhood education. She founded one of the first kindergartens in Berlin and authored several books on teaching methods and child development, which significantly influenced educational practices in Germany at the time.

As the Schwarber family dispersed throughout Europe and beyond, the name continued to appear in various records and contexts, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and achievements of those who bore it.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Schwarber

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

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 Schwarber 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 Schwarber 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 Schwarber was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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