Schwander History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Germany

The Schwander surname comes from the Middle High German word "swand," meaning "to thin out" or "disappear" and was probably given to someone who lived in a clearing or glade.

Early Origins of the Schwander family

The surname Schwander was first found in Swabia, where the name became noted for its many branches within the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. In its later history the name became a power unto itself and was elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family. The name comes from the Middle High German word "swand," meaning "to thin out" or "disappear" and was probably given to someone who lived in a clearing or glade.

Early History of the Schwander family

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Schwander Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Schwand, Schwandt, Schwander, Schwandner and many more.

Early Notables of the Schwander family

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Schwander migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Schwander Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Friederick Schwander, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1749 1

Contemporary Notables of the name Schwander (post 1700) +

Lars Schwander (b. 1957), Danish photographer and gallerist

Citations +

Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)