Schwarz Coat of Arms & Family Crest
Where the Schwarz name began, what it means, and how Herald Lab researches a Schwarz coat of arms.
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Origin of the Schwarz name
Schwarz means "black" and began as a nickname for someone with black hair, a dark beard or a dark complexion. Such descriptive names arose independently all over the German-speaking lands, making Schwarz a common surname in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. It was also widely used as a Jewish surname and is often written Schwartz or Swartz abroad.
Our historical archives hold much more on the Schwarz name: dates, names and records of early bearers.
This overview covers the Schwarz name in Germany. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as Austria, Switzerland and the United States; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Schwarz name FAQ
What does the Schwarz name mean?
Black (dark-haired). Common variants include Schwartz, Schwarze, Swartz, Schwarzer.
Where does the Schwarz surname come from?
It originates in Germany, and is also found in Austria, Switzerland and the United States.
Is there a Schwarz coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Schwarz crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Schwarz coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Duden Familiennamen; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).