TheNameDBCutter
OccupationalMeaning
A person who cuts, particularly in occupational contexts such as cloth cutting, stone cutting, or other trades.
Etymology
The surname derives from the Old English and Middle English word 'cutter,' referring to a person engaged in cutting as a trade or occupation. The -er suffix is a common occupational ending in English surnames.
About the Cutter Surname
An occupational surname indicating a person engaged in cutting trades, common in medieval and early modern England. The name became established in North America through English immigration.
Distribution
Found throughout England and North America, with significant populations in the United States and Canada.
Notable Bearers
Kimberly Cutter (television writer), Cutter (maritime vessel type)