Schwab

/ʃwɑːb/ noun

Definition

A German surname meaning 'Swabian', referring to someone from the Swabia region of southwestern Germany. Also associated with the major financial services company.

Etymology

From Middle High German 'Swābe', referring to the Germanic Suebi tribe that settled in the Swabia region. The name literally means 'free man' or 'one's own man' in ancient Germanic.

Kelly Says

This surname carries the ancient pride of the Suebi, fierce Germanic warriors who impressed even Julius Caesar with their independence. Today it's synonymous with accessible financial services, showing how names travel through history.

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