Schwartze

Schwartze is a surname of German and Dutch origin. It is a variant of Schwarz, derived from the Middle High German word schwarz meaning “black.” The name likely originated as a nickname for someone with dark hair or complexion, or as an occupational or descriptive surname related to black pigments or charcoal.

Geographic distribution and variants: The form Schwartze appears in German-speaking regions and the Netherlands. Related spellings include Schwarz and Schwarze, with Schwarz being the more common form in many German-speaking areas. The Dutch form Schwartze is well-attested in historical records.

Notable people: Therese Schwartze (1851–1918) was a Dutch painter renowned for her portraiture in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Based in Amsterdam, she contributed to the Dutch school of portrait painting and helped sustain a broader artistic family tradition during that period.

See also: Schwarz (surname); Schwarze.