| ![Show Contents]() Schwartzkopf History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Germany From the historical and enchanting region of Germany emerged a multitude of noble families, including the distinguished Schwartzkopf family. Originally, the German people were known only by a single name. The process by which hereditary surnames were adopted in German is extremely interesting. Surnames evolved during the Middle Ages when people began to assume an extra name to avoid confusion and to further identify themselves. Often they adopted names that were derived from nicknames. Nickname surnames were derived from an eke-name, or added name. They usually reflected the physical characteristics or attributes of the first person that used the name. The name Schwartzkopf is a nickname type of surname for a person with black hair. Looking back further, we find the name Schwartzkopf was originally derived from the Old German words "schwartz," meaning "black," and "kopf," meaning "head." Early Origins of the Schwartzkopf familyThe surname Schwartzkopf was first found in the Saxon province of Altmark, where the name gained a significant reputation for its contribution to the emerging mediaeval society. The oldest branch of the family had its seat at the estate Uenglingen near Stendal as early as 1400. In 1443 they acquired estates in West-Heeren, in 1447 in Wallenrode, and by 1466 they had their seat in the city of Stendal. The family later became more prominent as many branches of the same house acquired distant estates, mainly in the areas of Hessen and Brunswick, always elevating their social status through their contributions in public and military service. Early History of the Schwartzkopf familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Schwartzkopf research. Another 274 words (20 lines of text) covering the years 1637, 1792 and 1858 are included under the topic Early Schwartzkopf History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Schwartzkopf Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Schwarzkopf, Schwartzkopf, Schwarzkopp, Schwartzkopp, Schwarzkoppen, Schwartzkoppen, Schwarzkoff and many more. Early Notables of the Schwartzkopf familyMore information is included under the topic Early Schwartzkopf Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
 Schwartzkopf migration to the United States | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Schwartzkopf Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Frederick Schwartzkopf and Peter Schwartzkoff arrived in Philadelphia in 1856
- August Schwartzkopf, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1868
- Clemens Schwartzkopf, aged 33, originally from Berlin, who arrived in Baltimore in 1893 aboard the ship "Fulda" from Bremen, Germany 1
- Catharina Schwartzkopf, aged 36, originally from Samara, who arrived in New York in 1899 aboard the ship "H. H. Meier" from Bremen, Germany 1
Schwartzkopf Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Gustav Schwartzkopf, aged 17, originally from Tarterebes, Hungary, who arrived in New York in 1907 aboard the ship "Pannonia" from Fiume 1
- Eta Schwartzkopf, originally from Czortkow, Poland, who arrived in New York in 1921 aboard the ship "Finland" from Antwerp, Belgium 1
| Contemporary Notables of the name Schwartzkopf (post 1700) | + |
- Samuel Schwartzkopf (1916-2004), American politician, Mayor of Lincoln, Nebraska, 1967-75; Defeated, 1975 2
The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.
Motto: Vitam impendere vero
Motto Translation: To risk one's life for the truth.
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Schwartzkopf migration to the United States 
