SWEET
Sweet
Sweet is a prominent English surname of Old English origin. The surname is derived from the word "swete," meaning pleasant or agreeable. It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with a sweet or amiable temperament.
The Sweet surname is most commonly found in the southern counties of England, particularly in Cornwall and Devon. The name has also spread to other parts of the British Isles and beyond, including the United States, Canada, and Australia.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Sweet include British engineer and inventor George Sweeting, and American singer and songwriter Matthew Sweet.
The Sweet surname continues to be passed down through generations, serving as a connection to one's ancestors and heritage.
There are approximately 5,521 people named Sweet in the UK. That makes it roughly the 1,719th most common surname in Britain. Around 85 in a million people in Britain are named Sweet.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Richard
- Robert
- Stephen
Female
- Catherine
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Helen
- Julie
- Laura
- Margaret
- Mary
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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