UK surname
A surname derived from the German occupation of barrel maker or cooper.
In the 1881 census there were 7 people recorded with the Kutter surname, ranking it #32,765 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 10, ranked #37,599, down from #32,765 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Manchester, Ormsby and Dalton-le-Dale. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Kutter is 101 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 42.9%.
1881 census count
7
Ranked #32,765
Modern count
10
2016, ranked #37,599
Peak year
1861
101 bearers
Map years
1
1861 to 1861
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Kutter surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Kutter surname density by area, 1861 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.
| Year | Period | Count | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 | historical | 2 | #33,133 |
| 1861 | historical | 101 | #20,955 |
| 1881 | historical | 7 | #32,765 |
| 1891 | historical | 58 | #29,439 |
| 1901 | historical | 4 | #33,876 |
| 1911 | historical | 4 | #33,595 |
| 1997 | modern | 3 | #38,317 |
| 1998 | modern | 7 | #37,533 |
| 1999 | modern | 10 | #37,072 |
| 2000 | modern | 8 | #37,264 |
| 2001 | modern | 6 | #37,456 |
| 2002 | modern | 6 | #37,532 |
| 2003 | modern | 7 | #37,397 |
| 2004 | modern | 7 | #37,496 |
| 2005 | modern | 4 | #38,078 |
| 2006 | modern | 4 | #38,130 |
| 2007 | modern | 3 | #38,372 |
| 2008 | modern | 3 | #38,396 |
| 2009 | modern | 6 | #37,953 |
| 2010 | modern | 7 | #37,904 |
| 2011 | modern | 6 | #38,016 |
| 2012 | modern | 10 | #37,509 |
| 2013 | modern | 12 | #37,342 |
| 2014 | modern | 11 | #37,462 |
| 2015 | modern | 10 | #37,563 |
| 2016 | modern | 10 | #37,599 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Manchester, Ormsby, Dalton-le-Dale, Tottenham and Leigh. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester | Lancashire |
| 2 | Ormsby | Yorkshire, North Riding |
| 3 | Dalton-le-Dale | Durham |
| 4 | Tottenham | Middlesex (Exclusive Of London Districts) |
| 5 | Leigh | Lancashire |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Kutter surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Kutter, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.
These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.
The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.
UK neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Kutter surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Kutter household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Kutter is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Kutter is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Kutter, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Kutter has its origins in Germany, tracing back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Middle High German word "kutze," which referred to a short jacket or coat. This suggests that the name may have initially been an occupational surname for a maker or seller of such garments.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Kutter name can be found in the town of Ulm, located in the German state of Baden-Württemberg. In the 14th century, a certain Johannes Kutter was mentioned in the town's records as a resident.
During the 16th century, the Kutter name appeared in various German regions, including Bavaria and Saxony. In the town of Freiberg, Saxony, a man named Hans Kutter was born in 1524 and worked as a silversmith.
As people migrated across Europe, the Kutter name spread to other countries. In Switzerland, for instance, the name can be traced back to the 17th century. One notable individual from this era was Johann Jakob Kutter, a Swiss painter born in 1675 in Bern.
The 18th century saw the emergence of several notable figures with the Kutter surname. Gottfried Kutter, a German composer and organist, was born in 1701 in Nuremberg and made significant contributions to the development of church music.
In the 19th century, the Kutter name gained prominence in the field of engineering. Wilhelm Kutter, a German-American civil engineer, was born in 1818 in Darmstadt, Germany. He later immigrated to the United States and played a crucial role in the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge.
Another individual of note was Friedrich Kutter, a Swiss mathematician and hydraulic engineer born in 1843 in Zofingen. He made significant contributions to the study of fluid mechanics and is remembered for developing the Kutter formula, which is used to calculate the flow of water in open channels.
As the centuries passed, the Kutter surname continued to be associated with various professions and fields of expertise, spanning from art and music to science and engineering. While the name may have originated from a humble occupation, it has since gained recognition and respect across various cultures and societies.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Kutter surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Middlesex leads with 5 Kutters recorded in 1881 and an index of 7.35x.
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Tottenham in Middlesex leads with 5 Kutters recorded in 1881 and an index of 462.96x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Tottenham | 5 | 462.96x |
| Buckhorn Weston | 1 | 10000.00x |
| North Bailey South | 1 | 10000.00x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Kutter surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Kutter surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Kutter households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Scholar | 2 |
| Retired Commercial Clerk | 1 |
| Silkwinder | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 7 people were recorded with the Kutter surname. That placed it at #32,765 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 10 in 2016. That gives Kutter a modern rank of #37,599.
A surname derived from the German occupation of barrel maker or cooper.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Kutter bearers relative to the surrounding population.
The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.