Schweyer History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEtymology of SchweyerWhat does the name Schweyer mean? The name Schweyer is generally thought to be derived from the Middle High German word "swaere" meaning "grieved" or "sad," suggesting one who was grieved or saddened. Schweyer may have originated as a nickname, derived from a physical characteristic or personal attribute of the initial bearer. In some cases, the Schweyer name may have also been derived from the German word "schwer" meaning "father-in-law" or "schwager" meaning "brother-in-law." Early Origins of the Schweyer familyThe surname Schweyer 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. Early History of the Schweyer familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Schweyer research. Another 114 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1772 and 1820 are included under the topic Early Schweyer History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Schweyer Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Schwäher, Schwähr, Schweher, Schweyer, Schweyher, Schwerer, Schwaeher, Schwier, Swieger, Schwägerl, Schwager, Swager, Schwertfeger and many more. Early Notables of the Schweyer familyMore information is included under the topic Early Schweyer Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Schweyer Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Schweyer Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Schweyer Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century
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