TheNameDBWheat
OccupationalMeaning
A person who grows or deals in wheat, or lives in a wheat field.
Etymology
Derived from Old English 'hwæte' (wheat, the grain). The name originally indicated an occupational association with wheat cultivation or trade, or residence in a wheat-growing area.
About the Wheat Surname
An occupational surname indicating involvement in wheat cultivation, trade, or milling. The name reflects the central importance of grain agriculture in medieval English economy.
Distribution
Found throughout England and English-speaking countries, with particular prevalence in agricultural regions.
Notable Bearers
Zoe Wheat, Alan Wheat