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

Schwery, 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 Schwery surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Schwery in America

Schwery is the 64200th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Schwery surname appeared 310 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 Schwery.

We can also compare 2010 data for Schwery 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 Schwery

The surname Schwery has its roots in the German language, originating from the southern regions of Germany during the Middle Ages. The name is believed to be derived from the Old German word "schwarz," meaning "black" or "dark," potentially referring to a person's complexion or hair color.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to the 13th century, where a certain Hermannus Schwertze was mentioned in historical records from the city of Cologne. This variation in spelling, "Schwertze," suggests that the name may have undergone gradual changes in its orthography over time.

In the late 14th century, the name appeared in the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, where a baker named Hans Schwery was registered in the local guild records. This connection to a trade or occupation was common during that era, as surnames often reflected one's profession or distinguishing characteristics.

The Schwery name also found its way into the annals of religious history, with a Benedictine monk named Brother Konrad Schwery being mentioned in a manuscript from the Monastery of St. Gallen in Switzerland, dated around 1460.

As the name spread across regions, variations in spelling and pronunciation emerged. In the 16th century, a notable figure named Johann Schweri (1492-1558) gained recognition as a Protestant reformer and theologian in the city of Strasbourg, contributing to the spread of the Reformation movement.

Another prominent individual bearing the Schwery name was the 17th-century artist and engraver, Christoph Schwery (1618-1686), who was renowned for his intricate copperplate engravings and worked in cities like Augsburg and Nuremberg.

In the 18th century, a military officer named Karl von Schwery (1732-1804) served in the Prussian army and distinguished himself in the Napoleonic Wars, earning the rank of Major General.

The 19th century saw the birth of the Swiss painter and illustrator, Hans Schwery (1838-1912), whose works captured the landscapes and rural life of his homeland, contributing to the development of Swiss art and culture.

While the Schwery surname may have evolved in its spelling and pronunciation over the centuries, its origins can be traced back to the German-speaking regions, where it first emerged as a descriptive name reflecting physical characteristics or occupations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Schwery

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

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

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