| ![Show Contents]() Sweeten History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Netherlands Early Origins of the Sweeten familyThe surname Sweeten was 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. The name was first recorded in Amsterdam, an ancient 13th century town held by the Lords of Amstel. Giesebrecht II built a castle there. Geisbrecht III built the dam to keep out the sea. It is first mentioned in charters of 1275 when Floris IV, the count of Holland granted its charter. It became a city of great mercantile wealth. It hold great treasures of art. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into a most influential family. Early History of the Sweeten familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Sweeten research. Another 80 words (6 lines of text) covering the year 1753 is included under the topic Early Sweeten History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Sweeten Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Sweepen, Sweeden, Swiepen, Swieden, Sweecham, van Sweepen, van Swiepan, van Sweedin, Swieten, van Swieten and many more. Early Notables of the Sweeten familyMore information is included under the topic Early Sweeten Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Sweeten RankingIn the United States, the name Sweeten is the 13,906th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1
 Sweeten migration to the United States | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Sweeten Settlers in United States in the 17th Century- Ouzeel Sweeten, who arrived in New York in 1692
Sweeten Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Margaret Sweeten, who settled in Utah in 1847
- George Sweeten, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1868
- Isaac Sweeten, who settled in Philadelphia in 1878
- John W. Sweeten, who settled in Philadelphia in 1880
- Albert E. Sweeten, who settled in America in 1885
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| Sweeten migration to Canada | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Sweeten Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century- Robert Sweeten, who settled in Ontario in 1871
- John Sweeten, who arrived in Ontario in 1871
| Contemporary Notables of the name Sweeten (post 1700) | + |
- Madylin Anne Michele Sweeten (b. 1991), American actress
- Sullivan Sweeten (b. 1995), who with his twin brother Sawyer, are child actors
- Flavel Sweeten Luther (1850-1928), American Republican politician, Member of Connecticut State Senate 1st District, 1907-08 2
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Sweeten migration to the United States 
Sweeten migration to Canada 
