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

Schweihs, 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 Schweihs surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Schweihs in America

Schweihs is the 145220th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Schweihs surname appeared 114 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 Schweihs.

We can also compare 2010 data for Schweihs 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 Schweihs

The surname "SCHWEIHS" originated in Germany, likely during the 13th or 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old German word "sweiz," which means "to scorch" or "to singe." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as an occupational name to someone who worked with fire or heat, such as a blacksmith or a potter.

In some early records, the name was also spelled as "Schweiz" or "Schweiss." These variations could be attributed to regional dialects or differences in pronunciation and spelling conventions at the time. The name was primarily concentrated in the southern and central regions of Germany, particularly in areas like Bavaria and Saxony.

One of the earliest documented mentions of the name "SCHWEIHS" can be found in the Heidelberg Manuscript, a collection of legal and administrative records from the city of Heidelberg, dating back to the late 14th century. This suggests that the name was already well-established in the region by that time.

In terms of notable individuals bearing this surname, one example is Johann Schweihs (1621-1679), a German Lutheran theologian and philosopher who served as a professor at the University of Jena. Another is Heinrich Schweihs (1829-1901), a German-American painter and lithographer who emigrated to the United States in the mid-19th century and is known for his landscapes and portraits.

Other historical figures include Karl Schweihs (1878-1942), a German architect and urban planner who played a significant role in the development of modern architecture in the early 20th century. There was also Philipp Schweihs (1915-1997), a German Catholic priest and theologian who was active in the post-World War II era and participated in the Second Vatican Council.

Additionally, the name "SCHWEIHS" can be found in connection with certain place names, particularly in Germany. For instance, there is a small village called Schweihausen in the state of Rhineland-Palatinate, which may have derived its name from the surname or vice versa.

Overall, the surname "SCHWEIHS" has a rich history dating back several centuries in Germany, with connections to various occupations, regions, and notable individuals throughout its evolution.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Schweihs

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

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

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