Rutter

Rutter Meaning & Origin

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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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Rutter is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Rutter: 7,205
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 4,890
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.44

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.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RTR
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R0306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AH1 T ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈrətər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R360

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Rutter in Braille

Here's how to represent Rutter in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Rutter in braille

How to sign the name Rutter using Sign Language

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.

The name Rutter in sign language

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