Swarts 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 Swarts. It is derived from the low German word "Schwarze," which means "black," or "swarthy." Early Origins of the Swarts familyThe surname Swarts 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 Swarts familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Swarts 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 Swarts History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Swarts Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Schwartz, Swartz, Schwarz, Schwartze, Schwarte and others. Early Notables of the Swarts familyNotable members of the surname Swarts in this period were Martin Schwartz (died 1487), Captain of mercenaries, who was chosen leader of the band of two thousand Germans which Margaret, dowager duchess of Burgundy, sent over from the Low Countries to aid Lambert Simnel in 1487. "The little army which Schwartz commanded was joined by a number of Irish under Thomas Fitzgerald (not, as is sometimes stated, the Earl of Kildare). On 8 May Henry VII settled down to await them at Kenilworth. Schwartz and his friends... Swarts RankingIn the United States, the name Swarts is the 13,907th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1 However, in South Africa, the name Swarts is ranked the 340th most popular surname with an estimated 20,035 people with that name. 2
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Swarts Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Swarts Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
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