TheNameDBSnead
OccupationalMeaning
Possibly derived from a word meaning to cut or prune, or relating to a place name.
Etymology
The etymology is uncertain but may relate to Old English words for cutting or pruning vegetation. Alternatively, it could derive from a place name or personal name element.
About the Snead Surname
Snead is an English surname with possible occupational or topographic origins. It is notably associated with the legendary golfer Sam Snead.
Distribution
Found primarily in England and the United States, with notable presence in Virginia and the South.
Notable Bearers
Sam Snead (golfer)