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Where does the last name sweat come from?

The last name Sweat is an occupational name for a person who sweated during physical exertion, especially a farm laborer or athlete. The name is derived from the Old English word "swetan," meaning "to sweat." The name is also found in the Germanic countries of Germany and the Netherlands, where it is spelled "Schweiß," "Schwitz," and "Schwitzer."