About Rutter
The surname Rutter is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the Middle English word "rutter," which referred to a helmsman or a person who steered a ship. Alternatively, it could also be derived from the Old Norse word "rútr," meaning a steer or a bull. Therefore, the surname Rutter likely originated as an occupational name for someone involved in maritime activities or as a nickname for someone with a strong or bullish nature.
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The surname Rutter is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Rutter based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Rutter is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Rutter in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Rutter using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.