Showalter
Showalter is a surname of German origin. It is found in Germany and in the United States and other countries with German heritage, reflecting immigration and settlement patterns. Variant spellings such as Schowalter, Schwalther, and Schwalter have appeared in historical records due to transliteration and regional pronunciation differences. The name is generally considered to be toponymic or occupational in origin, though precise roots vary among families.
In genealogical sources, Showalter appears among descendants of German-speaking communities who migrated to North America in
As with many surnames of German origin, Showalter exemplifies patterns of immigration, assimilation, and cultural exchange