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

Schweibinz, 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 Schweibinz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Schweibinz in America

Schweibinz is the 113791st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Schweibinz surname appeared 154 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 Schweibinz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Schweibinz 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 Schweibinz

The surname SCHWEIBINZ is believed to have originated in the German-speaking regions of Europe during the Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the Old German words "schweib" meaning "to swing" and "inz" being a diminutive suffix, suggesting a connection to someone who swung or wielded a tool or weapon with skill.

One of the earliest recorded instances of this surname dates back to the 13th century, when a Hermann Schweibinz was mentioned in a manuscript from the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber in modern-day Bavaria, Germany. This document referred to him as a skilled swordsmith, lending credence to the proposed meaning of the name.

In the late 14th century, a Gerta Schweibinz was listed as a resident of the village of Oberwesel along the Rhine River, which was then part of the Electorate of Trier. Her occupation was recorded as a vintner, indicating that the name was not exclusively associated with metalworkers or weapon-makers.

A notable individual bearing this surname was Hans Schweibinz, a master builder and architect who lived in the city of Nuremberg during the 15th century. He is credited with the design and construction of several prominent buildings, including the Church of St. Lawrence and the Nuremberg Castle.

Another historical figure was Konrad Schweibinz, a scholar and theologian who taught at the University of Heidelberg in the early 16th century. He was known for his writings on religious reform and his correspondence with prominent figures of the Protestant Reformation, such as Martin Luther.

In the 17th century, a Margarethe Schweibinz gained recognition as a skilled herbalist and apothecary in the town of Bamberg. Her knowledge of medicinal plants and traditional remedies was documented in several surviving manuscripts from that time.

While the surname SCHWEIBINZ is relatively uncommon today, it has a rich history spanning several centuries and various regions of German-speaking Europe. Its origins and early recorded instances suggest a connection to skilled professions and trades, with individuals bearing this name making notable contributions in fields such as metalworking, architecture, academia, and medicine.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Schweibinz

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

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

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