Tveter

Tveter is a Norwegian surname. It is a relatively common surname in Norway, belonging to a category of farm names derived from the Old Norse word "tveitr," meaning a cleared piece of land or an enclosure, especially one that has been cleared for cultivation. The name often indicates that the farm was established as an offshoot or secondary farm associated with a larger, older settlement. Individuals with the surname Tveter can be found throughout Norway, and the name has also been carried to other countries through emigration.