Sweatt
A surname usually treated as a spelling variant of Sweat, likely from a nickname or descriptive word for being sweaty or working in heat.
The #8,848 most common surname in the United States (2010 Census) — about 1 in every 83,377 Americans shares it.
Etymology
Sweatt is generally understood as a spelling variant of the English surname Sweat. That surname most likely began as a nickname from Middle English sweat, meaning perspiration, and could have referred to someone who sweated heavily or worked at strenuous labor in warm conditions. In some cases, the name may also have had a more figurative sense, applied to a person associated with hard work or exertion.
History
The surname is documented mainly in English-speaking settings and is especially found in the United States, where variant spellings such as Sweat and Sweatt have persisted side by side. As with many nickname surnames, the original sense is transparent but not necessarily flattering, and the spelling has varied over time according to local usage and record-keeping. The form Sweatt is best treated as an American spelling variant rather than a separate ancient family name.
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Fun fact
Because it is so close to the everyday word, Sweatt is one of those surnames that people often remember instantly once they hear it.