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The name Schwager is generally thought to be derived from the Middle High German word "swaere" meaning "grieved" or "sad," suggesting one who was grieved or saddened. Schwager may have originated as a nickname, derived from a physical characteristic or personal attribute of the initial bearer. In some cases, the Schwager name may have also been derived from the German word "schwer" meaning "father-in-law" or "schwager" meaning "brother-in-law."
The surname Schwager was first found in Germany, where Chunrat der Swaere was recorded in Bavaria in 1225 and Hentze Sweher in Rohrbach in Hesse in 1366. There is reference to one Christoph Schweher in 1565 from Budweis, and G. Magnus Schweyher in 1719 from Nuremberg.
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Schwager research. Another 114 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1772 and 1820 are included under the topic Early Schwager History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Spelling variations of this family name include: Schwäher, Schwähr, Schweher, Schweyer, Schweyher, Schwerer, Schwaeher, Schwier, Swieger, Schwägerl, Schwager, Swager, Schwertfeger and many more.
More information is included under the topic Early Schwager Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
In the United States, the name Schwager is the 18,453rd most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1