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

Schwartzenberge, 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 Schwartzenberge surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Schwartzenberge in America

Schwartzenberge is the 62189th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Schwartzenberge surname appeared 322 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 Schwartzenberge.

We can also compare 2010 data for Schwartzenberge 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 Schwartzenberge

The surname SCHWARTZENBERGE has its origins in Germany, dating back to the medieval period around the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the German word "schwartz," meaning black, and "berg," meaning mountain or hill, suggesting that the name may have referred to a person who lived near a dark or black mountain.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in a 13th-century manuscript from the town of Freiburg, which mentions a "Johannes von Schwartzenberge." This suggests that the name may have originated in or around the Freiburg region of southwestern Germany.

During the 14th century, the name SCHWARTZENBERGE appeared in various records and documents throughout southern Germany, particularly in the regions of Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. It is possible that the name was associated with a specific location or settlement, as was common practice during that time.

In the 15th century, a prominent figure bearing the name SCHWARTZENBERGE was Hans von Schwartzenberge, a nobleman and military commander who fought in the Hussite Wars in Bohemia (modern-day Czech Republic) between 1419 and 1434. His exploits were recorded in various chronicles and manuscripts of the time.

Another notable individual with the surname SCHWARTZENBERGE was Johann von Schwartzenberge, a German theologian and reformer who lived during the 16th century (c. 1490-1556). He was a prominent figure in the Protestant Reformation and is known for his writings and sermons advocating for religious reform.

In the 17th century, the name SCHWARTZENBERGE appeared in records from the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, a well-preserved medieval town in Bavaria. One notable figure from this period was Johann Michael Schwartzenberge (1634-1701), a renowned clockmaker and inventor of mechanical clocks.

During the 18th century, the SCHWARTZENBERGE family gained prominence in the Austrian Empire, with several members holding high-ranking positions in the military and government. One such figure was Prince Karl Philipp zu Schwarzenberg (1771-1820), an Austrian field marshal who played a significant role in the Napoleonic Wars.

Throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries, the SCHWARTZENBERGE name continued to be found across various regions of Germany, Austria, and other German-speaking areas, with individuals from this family making contributions in various fields, including politics, academia, and the arts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Schwartzenberge

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

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

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