About Ruttan
The surname Ruttan is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Rudda," meaning "red," combined with the suffix "-an," indicating a patronymic form. Therefore, the surname Ruttan is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with red hair or a ruddy complexion. Over time, it evolved into a hereditary surname passed down from one generation to another.
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The surname Ruttan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ruttan 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 Ruttan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Ruttan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.