Tweedy

Tweedy is a surname of English origin that appears in various English-speaking countries. It is borne by a number of individuals across different fields, including the arts and sports. The name is most widely recognized in popular culture for Jeff Tweedy (born 1967), an American musician best known as the founder and frontman of the alternative rock band Wilco; he was previously a member of Uncle Tupelo. Through his work with Wilco, Tweedy has played a central role in the development of modern American indie rock and Americana since the 1990s.

The surname also appears in genealogical records and family histories, with variant spellings such as Tweedie and Tweedey. There is no single defined meaning attached to the name in common reference works, and it is treated as a hereditary surname rather than a descriptive term.