About Schutten
The surname Schutten is of Dutch origin and is derived from the word "schut," meaning "shelter" or "protection." It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals who worked as a "schut" or a guard, protector, or defender. The name likely originated from someone who held a position of authority or responsibility in providing protection or security, such as a town guard or a gatekeeper. Over time, the surname Schutten became hereditary and passed down through generations.
The surname Schutten is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Schutten 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 Schutten is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Schutten in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Schutten using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.