About Schwitz
The surname Schwitz is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schwizzen," meaning "to sweat" or "to perspire." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who had a tendency to sweat profusely or had a job or lifestyle that involved physical labor. The surname Schwitz likely originated as a descriptive or occupational name and has been passed down through generations.
The surname Schwitz is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Schwitz based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Schwitz is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Schwitz in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Schwitz using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.