Find out how popular the last name Sweeton is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Sweeton.

Sweeton, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Sweeton surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sweeton in America

Sweeton is the 49177th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sweeton surname appeared 428 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Sweeton.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sweeton to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Sweeton

The surname Sweeton has its origins in England, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated from a place name, possibly derived from the Old English words "swete" meaning sweet and "tun" meaning an enclosure or settlement. This suggests that the name may have referred to someone who lived in a pleasant or sweet-smelling town or village.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sweeton can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of landholdings in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name appears in various spellings, such as Swetton and Swetune, indicating its place-name origins.

In the 13th century, a man named Richard de Swetton was mentioned in the Pipe Rolls of Oxfordshire in 1230. These rolls were financial records maintained by the Exchequer, and the inclusion of Richard de Swetton suggests that he was a landowner or a person of some importance at the time.

During the 14th century, the name Sweeton appeared in various records, including the Subsidy Rolls of 1332, which recorded individuals liable for taxation. One such individual was John Sweeton, who was listed as residing in the county of Yorkshire.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the surname Sweeton was Thomas Sweeton, born around 1550 in Nottinghamshire. He was a prominent merchant and landowner who played a role in the local affairs of his community.

Another individual of note was Elizabeth Sweeton, born in 1620 in Lincolnshire. She was a renowned herbalist and midwife who gained recognition for her expertise in the use of medicinal plants and her skills in assisting with childbirth.

Moving into the 17th century, the name Sweeton was associated with a family of landed gentry in the county of Derbyshire. Sir John Sweeton, born in 1645, was a respected figure who served as a justice of the peace and was involved in local government affairs.

The 18th century saw the emergence of a prominent military figure named William Sweeton, born in 1710 in Oxfordshire. He rose through the ranks of the British Army and played a significant role in various campaigns during the Seven Years' War.

In the 19th century, the name Sweeton was associated with the literary world. Charles Sweeton, born in 1825 in Lancashire, was a renowned poet and author who gained recognition for his works that celebrated the beauty of the English countryside.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sweeton

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Sweeton.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Sweeton was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Sweeton has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Sweeton was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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