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

Schwarzrock, 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 Schwarzrock surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Schwarzrock in America

Schwarzrock is the 98553rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Schwarzrock surname appeared 184 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 Schwarzrock.

We can also compare 2010 data for Schwarzrock 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 Schwarzrock

The surname Schwarzrock has its origins in Germany, dating back to the medieval period around the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the German words "schwarz" meaning "black" and "rock" meaning "coat" or "robe." Together, Schwarzrock translates to "black coat" or "black robe," which was likely a reference to the attire worn by certain professions or members of religious orders.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Schwarzrock surname can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Brandenburgensis, a collection of historical documents from the Margraviate of Brandenburg dating back to the 13th century. The name appears in various spellings, such as Swartzrock and Swarczrock, reflecting the fluidity of surname spellings during that time.

The Schwarzrock surname is closely associated with the town of Schwäbisch Gmünd in the state of Baden-Württemberg, where it is believed to have originated. This town was known for its textile industry and played a significant role in the production of religious garments, which may have contributed to the surname's development.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named Hans Schwarzrock was mentioned in the records of the city of Nuremberg. He was a merchant and guild member who played a role in the city's economic and social affairs.

During the 16th century, a scholar and theologian named Johann Schwarzrock (1490-1558) gained recognition for his contributions to the Protestant Reformation. He was a close associate of Martin Luther and participated in the Leipzig Debate, where he defended Luther's teachings against the Catholic Church.

Another prominent individual bearing the Schwarzrock surname was Friedrich Schwarzrock (1630-1701), a German composer and organist who worked in various churches and courts throughout his career. His compositions, particularly his organ works, were highly regarded during his lifetime and remain an important part of the Baroque music repertoire.

In the 18th century, a notable figure named Anna Schwarzrock (1720-1788) became known for her philanthropic work and efforts in establishing educational institutions for underprivileged children in the city of Dresden.

The Schwarzrock surname has also been associated with various place names throughout Germany, such as Schwarzrockdorf, a village in Saxony-Anhalt, and Schwarzrockbach, a small river in Bavaria. These place names may have influenced the surname's development or originated from individuals bearing the Schwarzrock name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Schwarzrock

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

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

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