Schwaab Family Crest & Name History

Some records give Schwab; others give Schwaab. Both point to the same German family name.

What does the surname Schwaab mean?

Read literally, Schwaab points to “a Swabian”.

How is Schwaab related to Schwab?

The extra “a” in Schwaab is a spelling habit rather than a different name. Other spellings include Schwabe.

Does every Schwaab family have a crest?

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Schwab surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon.

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