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

Schweig, 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 Schweig surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Schweig in America

Schweig is the 103181st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Schweig surname appeared 174 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 Schweig.

We can also compare 2010 data for Schweig 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 Schweig

The surname SCHWEIG is believed to have originated in Germany during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the German word "schweigen," which means "to be silent" or "to keep quiet." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who was known for their quiet or reserved demeanor.

In the early 13th century, the name SCHWEIG appeared in various records and manuscripts from the regions of Bavaria and Saxony. It was often spelled in different ways, such as "Schweiger," "Schweyger," or "Schweigar," reflecting the regional variations in language and spelling conventions of the time.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name SCHWEIG can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae, a collection of medieval documents from Saxony, dating back to the year 1235. In this document, a certain "Henricus Schweiger" is listed as a witness to a land transaction.

During the 14th century, the name SCHWEIG became more widespread across German-speaking regions, and it was often associated with various place names. For instance, there were records of individuals named "SCHWEIG von Augsburg" (SCHWEIG of Augsburg) or "SCHWEIG von Nürnberg" (SCHWEIG of Nuremberg), indicating their place of origin or residence.

One notable figure bearing the surname SCHWEIG was Johann SCHWEIG (1446-1521), a German merchant and banker from Augsburg. He was known for his successful trading ventures and his involvement in financing various political and religious endeavors of the time.

Another individual of historical significance was Anna SCHWEIG (1525-1588), a German Protestant writer and reformer. She was influential in the early years of the Protestant Reformation and is remembered for her literary works promoting the new religious ideas.

In the 16th century, the SCHWEIG family gained prominence in the city of Leipzig, where several members held influential positions in the local government and guilds. One such individual was Hans SCHWEIG (1573-1642), who served as the mayor of Leipzig from 1627 to 1631.

During the 17th century, the SCHWEIG surname spread further across German-speaking regions, and it also appeared in records from neighboring countries like Austria and Switzerland. One notable bearer of the name was Jakob SCHWEIG (1631-1698), a Swiss theologian and philosopher who made significant contributions to the field of natural philosophy.

Another prominent figure was Georg Friedrich SCHWEIG (1692-1771), a German composer and organist. He was renowned for his contributions to the development of baroque music and is especially remembered for his organ compositions and choral works.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Schweig

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

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

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