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

Schwindler, 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 Schwindler surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Schwindler in America

Schwindler is the 153769th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Schwindler surname appeared 106 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 Schwindler.

The history of the last name Schwindler

The surname "SCHWINDLER" is of German origin and can be traced back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the German word "schwindeln," which means "to swindle" or "to deceive." The name likely originated as a descriptive nickname for someone who was considered dishonest or untrustworthy.

The earliest known record of the name "SCHWINDLER" can be found in a document from the city of Nuremberg, dated 1387. This document mentions a certain "Hans Schwindler," who was a merchant accused of fraudulent business practices. It is possible that the name was initially used as a derogatory term before becoming a hereditary surname.

In the 15th century, the name "SCHWINDLER" appears in various records from different regions of the Holy Roman Empire, including Bavaria, Saxony, and Württemberg. This suggests that the name had spread throughout German-speaking areas during that time period.

One of the earliest notable individuals with the surname "SCHWINDLER" was Jakob Schwindler (1470-1528), a German scholar and humanist who taught at the University of Ingolstadt. He was known for his expertise in Latin and Greek literature.

Another prominent figure was Johann Schwindler (1584-1645), a German mathematician and astronomer. He worked as a professor at the University of Graz and made significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics.

In the 18th century, Georg Schwindler (1734-1796) was a renowned German composer and organist. He served as the court organist in Mannheim and wrote numerous works for organ and harpsichord.

During the 19th century, Karl Schwindler (1812-1886) was a German writer and journalist. He worked as a correspondent for various newspapers and published several books on travel and culture.

One of the most famous individuals with the surname "SCHWINDLER" was the Austrian writer and playwright Arthur Schwindler (1883-1946). He is best known for his satirical plays and novels, which often criticized the society and politics of his time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Schwindler

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

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 Schwindler 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.

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

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