About Swartz
The surname Swartz is of German origin and is derived from the word "schwarz," meaning "black" in German. It was likely used as a nickname for someone with dark hair, dark complexion, or someone who worked with black dyes or in a profession associated with the color black, such as a blacksmith. The surname Swartz is relatively common among German-speaking populations and has variations such as Schwartz, Schwarz, and Schwarze.
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The surname Swartz is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Swartz 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 Swartz is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Swartz in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Swartz using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.