Schwart History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThuringia, which is located between Hessen and Lower Saxony in the west and Saxony in the east, is the noble birthplace of the name Schwart. It is derived from the low German word "Schwarze," which means "black," or "swarthy." Early Origins of the Schwart familyThe surname Schwart was first found in the Thuringian region, where this family name became a prominent contributor to the development of the district from ancient times. Prominent in social affairs, the name became an integral part of that turbulent region as it emerged to form alliances with other families within the Feudal System. Chronicles trace the use of "Schwarz" as a name as far back as the seventh century, when two brothers, "der schwarze und der weisse Ewald," worked as missionaries in Westphalia. Early History of the Schwart familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Schwart research. Another 158 words (11 lines of text) covering the years 1487, 1530, 1602, 1621, 1638, 1710, 1801, 1858 and 1867 are included under the topic Early Schwart History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Schwart Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Schwartz, Swartz, Schwarz, Schwartze, Schwarte and others. Early Notables of the Schwart familyNotable members of the surname Schwart in this period were
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Schwart Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Schwart Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
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