SWEATMAN
Sweatman
The surname "Sweatman" is of English origin and is a variant of the surname "Sweetman". It is a metonymic occupational name that would have been given to someone who worked as an official who collected the "sweat tax". The "sweat tax" was a tax levied on labour, particularly in the clothing industry.
The surname "Sweatman" is not very common in the United Kingdom, but it can still be found among families with English ancestry. The name may also have been introduced to other English-speaking countries through migration and settlement.
Variants of the surname include "Sweetman" and "Swatman". Over time, variations in spelling and pronunciation have resulted in different branches of the Sweatman family.
Historical records show that individuals with the surname Sweatman have been recorded in various regions around the United Kingdom. The name has also been documented in official records such as census data, parish registers, and historical documents.
Today, individuals with the surname Sweatman can be found in various professions and locations within the United Kingdom and abroad, contributing to the diverse tapestry of British surnames and heritage.
There are approximately 526 people named Sweatman in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around eight in a million people in Britain are named Sweatman.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Brian
- Christopher
- David
- Don
- Ian
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Philip
Female
- Alison
- Audrey
- Caroline
- Catherine
- Chrisella
- Clare
- Eileen
- Jane
- Mary
- Michelle
- Nicola
- Sally
- Sarah
- Sophie
- Vahideh