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

Schweinberg, 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 Schweinberg surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Schweinberg in America

Schweinberg is the 94730th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Schweinberg surname appeared 193 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 Schweinberg.

We can also compare 2010 data for Schweinberg 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 Schweinberg

The surname Schweinberg originated in Germany, with earliest records dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the German words "schwein" meaning "pig" and "berg" meaning "mountain" or "hill", suggesting it may have referred to a place where pigs were raised or herded.

One of the earliest known records of the name appears in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae Regiae, a collection of medieval documents from the region of Saxony, where a person named Conradus Schweinberg is mentioned in an entry dated 1187. This suggests the name was already established in that area by the late 12th century.

In the 13th century, records show a nobleman named Heinrich Schweinberg who owned lands near the town of Eisenach in modern-day Thuringia, Germany. His descendants continued to use the surname for several generations.

The name Schweinberg also appears in various municipal records and chronicles from the 14th and 15th centuries in regions such as Bavaria, Saxony, and Swabia. It was often associated with landowners, merchants, and tradesmen.

One notable figure was Johann Schweinberg, a prominent scholar and theologian from Nuremberg, who lived from 1492 to 1571. He played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation and was a close associate of Martin Luther.

Another individual of note was Hans Schweinberg, a renowned architect and stonemason who lived from 1543 to 1618. He was responsible for designing and constructing several notable buildings, including the Alte Kanzlei in Bamberg, which still stands today.

In the 17th century, a wealthy merchant named Christoph Schweinberg (1621-1688) from Frankfurt am Main was known for his extensive trade networks and philanthropic efforts, establishing schools and hospitals in the city.

The name Schweinberg can also be found in various historical records from other German-speaking regions, such as Switzerland and Austria, although it was less common in those areas compared to central and southern Germany.

Overall, the surname Schweinberg has a rich history rooted in medieval Germany, potentially originating from a geographic location associated with pig farming or herding. It has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including nobility, scholars, artisans, and merchants, over several centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Schweinberg

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

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

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