About Shutter
The surname Shutter is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "schutten," meaning "to close" or "to shut." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a gatekeeper or a person responsible for closing doors or shutters. The name may have also been given to someone who lived near a gate or a barrier. Over time, the surname Shutter has evolved and is now relatively rare.
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The surname Shutter is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Shutter 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 Shutter is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Shutter in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Shutter using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.