SWEETINGHAM
Sweetingham
Sweetingham is a surname of English origin, with a history dating back many centuries. The name is derived from the Old English words "swete" meaning "sweet" and "ham" meaning "homestead" or "village". Therefore, the surname likely originated as a toponymic name for someone who lived near a pleasant or agreeable homestead.
The earliest recorded instance of the Sweetingham surname dates back to the medieval period in England. Over time, the surname has undergone variations in spelling, including Swedonham, Swetnum, and Sweetenham.
Individuals bearing the surname Sweetingham have been documented throughout various regions of England, with concentrations in regions such as Norfolk and Suffolk. The name may have been linked to landownership or specific occupations in these areas.
As with many surnames, the history of the Sweetingham name is likely diverse, reflecting the mobility and intermingling of populations over the centuries. Today, individuals with the surname Sweetingham can be found across the United Kingdom and beyond, with descendants scattered around the world due to migration and globalisation. The surname Sweetingham continues to be passed down through generations, preserving a connection to its fascinating historical roots.
There are approximately 140 people named Sweetingham in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Sweetingham.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Adam
- Anthony
- Brian
- Clive
- Frederick
- Ian
- John
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Piers
- Sean
Female
- Claire
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Joanne
- Joyce
- Margaret
- Rachel
- Tracey
- Victoria
- Virginia
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