TWEEDIE
Tweedie
Tweedie is a Scottish and northern English surname of Old English origin. It is believed to derive from the word "tweodd," meaning "two-edged," which may refer to a sharp or double-edged item such as a sword or knife. Another theory suggests that the name could be associated with the River Tweed in Scotland.
The Tweedie surname is most commonly found in Scotland, particularly in the Scottish Borders region. The Tweedie family has historical ties to the Tweedie clan, which played a significant role in the region's history and culture.
Over the centuries, the Tweedie surname has spread beyond Scotland, and individuals bearing this surname can be found in other parts of the United Kingdom and abroad, particularly in countries with historic ties to Scotland.
Notable individuals with the surname Tweedie include scholars, artists, and other professionals who have contributed to various fields of study and endeavours.
The Tweedie surname continues to be passed down through generations, maintaining a connection to its historical roots and ancestral heritage.
There are approximately 2,221 people named Tweedie in the UK. That makes it roughly the 3,863rd most common surname in Britain. Around 34 in a million people in Britain are named Tweedie.
Origin: Celtic
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: Scotland
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Gaelic
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Alexander
- Andrew
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Robert
- Thomas
- William
Female
- Ann
- Catherine
- Christine
- Elizabeth
- Fiona
- Irene
- Jacqueline
- Janet
- Margaret
- Mary
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan