Swede may refer to:
- A resident or citizen of Sweden
- A member of the Swedish ethnic group
- Swedes (Germanic tribe), an ancient North Germanic tribe inhabiting parts of modern day Sweden
- A rutabaga, a yellow fleshed turnip that is referred to as a swede in England, Ireland, Wales, New Zealand and Australia (though known as turnip in Scotland)
Persons with the name Swede:
- Swede Momsen (1896–1967), nickname of Charles Momsen, American pioneer in submarine rescue
- George Swede (born 1940), Canadian psychologist, poet and children's writer
- Puma Swede (born 1976), Swedish porn star
- Swede Halbrook (1933–1988), American basketball player
- Swede Hansen (1924–2002), nickname of Andy Hansen, American baseball player
- Swede Hanson (American football) (1907–1985), nickname of Tom Hanson, American football player
- Swede Hanson (wrestler) (1933–2002), American professional wrestler
- Swede Johnston (1910–2002), American football player
- Swede Knox (born 1948), Canadian hockey player
- Swede Risberg (1894–1975), American baseball player
- Swede Savage (1946–1973), American race car driver
Famous quotes containing the word swede:
“The North will at least preserve your flesh for you; Northerners are pale for good and all. Theres very little difference between a dead Swede and a young man whos had a bad night. But the Colonial is full of maggots the day after he gets off the boat.”
—Louis-Ferdinand Céline (18941961)