SCHWARZER
Schwarzer
Schwarzer is a surname of German origin, meaning "black" in German. Despite its German roots, the surname Schwarzer can also be found among the British population, though it is relatively rare.
Individuals bearing the surname Schwarzer often have ancestors with German or Austrian heritage who migrated to the United Kingdom. The name may have been anglicised over time, as is common with many immigrant surnames.
Notable individuals with the surname Schwarzer include Mark Schwarzer, a retired Australian football (soccer) goalkeeper who played for clubs in England, such as Middlesbrough, Fulham, and Chelsea, as well as representing the Australian national team.
The rarity of the surname Schwarzer in the British population adds to its uniqueness and interest among genealogists and historians studying British surnames.
There are approximately 50 people named Schwarzer in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Schwarzer.
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