Rutter (name)


Rutter is an English surname of Old French origin, introduced into England after the Norman Conquest of 1066.

Origins and variants

The family name Rutter appeared on the early census rolls taken by the Kings of Britain, shortly after the Norman Invasion.
One theory suggests that the surname is French in origin and related to the Old French words roteor, roteeur, routeeur, which are related to playing the rote, an early medieval stringed instrument.
Another theory suggests the surname may be related to the Old French words rotier, routier, meaning robber, highwayman, footpad.

People with the surname

Fictional characters