Schwab

Schwab is a surname of German origin, typically indicating an association with Swabia (Schwaben) in southwestern Germany. In English-language usage, it also appears as a family name and has been borne by various individuals across different fields.

The Charles Schwab Corporation is an American multinational financial services company known for its discount brokerage and range of banking and investment services. Founded in 1971 by Charles R. Schwab as a small brokerage, it expanded rapidly and became a major online broker and wealth-management provider. The company markets its services to individual investors and institutions and, since acquiring TD Ameritrade in 2020, operates as a leading integrated financial-services firm.

Notable people with the surname include Charles M. Schwab (1862–1939), an American industrialist who led Carnegie Steel Company and later Bethlehem Steel; and Charles R. Schwab, the entrepreneur who founded the Charles Schwab Corporation.

The Schwab name also appears in a variety of institutions and landmarks, reflecting its German origins and the prominence of individuals bearing the name.