Schwartz

Descriptive

Meaning

A person with black hair or dark complexion.

Etymology

Derived from the Middle High German 'swarz,' meaning black or dark. The adjective was used as a descriptive surname to distinguish individuals by their dark coloring.

About the Schwartz Surname

Schwartz is a descriptive surname based on black hair or dark complexion. Such color-based surnames were practical in medieval times for identifying individuals.

Distribution

Common throughout German-speaking regions, with relatively even distribution across different areas.

People with the Schwartz Surname

Benjamin Schwartz

H.H. Schwartz

Senator

Hans Schwartz

Harry Schwartz

Senator

Henry Schwartz

Honorable

Joe Schwartz

Max Schwartz