SWEETMAN
Sweetman
Sweetman is a surname of English origin that dates back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Old English word "swete," meaning sweet, and the Middle English term "man," referring to a common occupational surname suffix, often indicating a servant or worker.
Origins:
The Sweetman surname is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who worked as a baker or confectioner, producing sweet treats and pastries. Alternatively, it may have been used to describe someone with a mild or amiable personality, likening them to something sweet.
Distribution:
The surname Sweetman is most commonly found in the United Kingdom, particularly in English regions such as Kent, Essex, and Sussex. Over the centuries, migration and globalisation have led to the dispersal of individuals bearing the Sweetman name to other English-speaking countries such as the United States, Australia, and Canada.
Notable Individuals:
- Andrew Sweetman (b. 1975), British politician and member of the Conservative Party
- David Sweetman (1927–2002), British author and biographer
- Hannah Sweetman (b. 1981), English actress known for her work in television and theatre
The Sweetman surname continues to be passed down through generations, embodying a connection to a historic identity rooted in craftsmanship or temperament.
There are approximately 2,071 people named Sweetman in the UK. That makes it roughly the 4,095th most common surname in Britain. Around 32 in a million people in Britain are named Sweetman.
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
- Anthony
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Richard
- Robert
Female
- Claire
- Elizabeth
- Gillian
- Jacqueline
- Joanne
- Karen
- Margaret
- Michelle
- Nicole
- Patricia
- Sandra
- Sarah
- Susan