TheNameDBDutcher
TopographicMeaning
Dweller in or near a ditch or water channel, or derived from a Dutch occupational term.
Etymology
From Middle Dutch 'duytscher' or English 'ditch' combined with '-er' (one who), indicating someone who lived near or maintained ditches. The name may also relate to Dutch 'Duitser' (German person).
About the Dutcher Surname
A topographic or occupational surname likely of Dutch origin, found primarily in colonial New York and New England. The name reflects Dutch settlement patterns in early America.
Distribution
Found primarily in northeastern United States, particularly New York and New England, suggesting Dutch colonial origins.
Notable Bearers
Limited historical documentation; primarily family genealogy records