Origin Displayed: Dutch
Spelling variations of this family name include: Sweepen, Sweeden, Swiepen, Swieden, Sweecham, van Sweepen, van Swiepan, van Sweedin, Swieten, van Swieten and many more.First found in Holland, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Ouzeel Sweeten, who arrived in New York in 1692; Elizab Sweden, who settled in New York in 1710; Rebecca Sweeden, who came to Key West, FL in 1844. (From www.HouseOfNames.com Archives copyright © 2000 - 2009)
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