There are
491
Sweigerts in the USA
Sweigert is the
43885th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Sweigert

HarrySweigert

Harry Sweigert was an American football coach. He served as the head coach of the Kansas Jayhawks football team in 1947.

DonSweigert

Don Sweigert is an American politician who served as the Illinois State Representative from 1980 to 1994.

GarySweigert

Gary Sweigert is an American professional racing driver who has competed in various motorsport series.

MelvinSweigert

Melvin Sweigert was an American football player who played as a quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles.

KarenSweigert

Karen Sweigert is an American actress known for her roles in TV shows like 'Law & Order' and 'CSI: Miami.'

RogerSweigert

Roger Sweigert is a retired American professional basketball player who played in the NBA for the Milwaukee Bucks and the San Diego Rockets.

TinaSweigert

Tina Sweigert is a German politician who has served as a member of the Bundestag.

SteveSweigert

Steve Sweigert is an American sailor who represented the United States in the Olympic Games.

LauraSweigert

Laura Sweigert is an American author known for her mystery novels, including 'Murder on the Vineyard' and 'Deadly Heights.'

ScottSweigert

Scott Sweigert is a Canadian ice hockey player who has played in various professional leagues.

Sweigert Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Sweigert' is of German origin. It is derived from the personal name 'Swiker,' which is itself a variation of the name 'Schweiger.' The name 'Schweiger' means 'quiet' or 'reserved' in German.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Sweigert' is most commonly found in the United States, particularly in Pennsylvania and Ohio. It is also found in smaller numbers in Germany and other countries with German-speaking populations.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Sweigert' include 'Schweigert,' 'Schwegert,' 'Sweigardt,' 'Sweigart,' 'Sweigertson,' 'Sweiggert,' 'Swieger,' 'Swiger,' and 'Swigert.'
Migration and ImmigrationThe name 'Sweigert' likely came to the United States with German immigrants in the 19th century. Many German immigrants settled in Pennsylvania and Ohio, which may explain the concentration of the name in those states.