Swarts

Descriptive

Meaning

A dark or swarthy person, or a plural form indicating multiple people with dark complexions.

Etymology

Derived from Dutch or German 'zwart' (black, dark) with the plural or possessive suffix '-s'. The surname was used to describe individuals with dark hair or complexions.

About the Swarts Surname

A descriptive surname indicating a dark-complexioned person, common in Dutch and German-speaking regions. The name has been carried to North America through immigration.

Distribution

Found in the Netherlands, Germany, and North America, particularly in areas of Dutch and German settlement.

Notable Bearers

Peter Swarts (Dutch footballer)

People with the Swarts Surname

Edith Swarts