Swart Surname Meaning & Coat of Arms

Swart is one more way Schwartz has been written over the centuries.

What is the meaning of Swart?

Its meaning, shared with Schwartz, is “Black / dark”. 4,490 Americans were listed as Swart in the 2010 census. That puts it inside the top 10,000 US surnames.

How is Swart related to Schwartz?

Records show Swart as one of the forms Schwartz took over time. Census takers and immigration officers often wrote what they heard. Other spellings include Schwardt, Schwarte and Schward.

Does every Swart family have a crest?

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