About Ruthruff
The surname Ruthruff is of English origin and is believed to be a variant spelling of the name Rutherford. It is derived from the Old English words "hryðer" meaning "cattle" and "ford" meaning "ford or river crossing." Therefore, the name Ruthruff likely originated as a locational surname referring to someone who lived near a river crossing where cattle were kept or grazed.
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The surname Ruthruff is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ruthruff based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Ruthruff in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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