TheNameDBSutter
OccupationalMeaning
One who makes or sells shoes, or a shoemaker.
Etymology
Derived from the German word 'Schuh' (shoe) with the occupational suffix '-er'. The surname was common in German-speaking regions and adopted by Swiss and German immigrants.
About the Sutter Surname
An occupational surname indicating a person engaged in shoemaking or shoe selling. The name became particularly prominent in North America through 19th-century immigration.
Distribution
Primarily found in Switzerland, Germany, and North America, particularly California.
Notable Bearers
John Sutter (California pioneer)