TheNameDBScudder
OccupationalMeaning
Possibly derived from an occupational term or place name, with uncertain etymology.
Etymology
The origin is debated; it may relate to an Old English occupational term or derive from a place name. The '-er' suffix suggests an occupational origin, but the root 'scud-' is of uncertain meaning.
About the Scudder Surname
An English surname of uncertain origin, possibly occupational in nature. The name appears in colonial American records, suggesting early English settlement.
Distribution
Found primarily in England and among English-American populations, particularly in New England.
Notable Bearers
Henry Martyn Scudder (American clergyman), various American colonial figures