AGUTTER
Agutter
Agutter is an English surname of occupational origin, derived from the Middle English word 'aguttere,' meaning a person who gathers, collects, or forms gutters. The surname likely referred to someone who worked as a gutter maker or gutter installer.
Origins:
The Agutter surname can be traced back to medieval England, with early records dating as far back as the 13th century. The name is most commonly found in the southern counties of England, particularly in Surrey and Sussex.
Notable Individuals:
One of the most famous bearers of the Agutter surname is the English actress Jenny Agutter. Born in 1952, she has had a successful career in film and television, with roles in acclaimed productions such as 'The Railway Children' and 'Logan's Run.'
Variants:
Variants of the Agutter surname include Agster, Gutter, and Aguttere.
Heraldic Usage:
The Agutter family crest features a design symbolising their historical occupation. The crest typically includes elements such as gutters or tools used in gutter making.
Modern Day:
Today, the Agutter surname continues to be found predominantly in the United Kingdom, with some members of the Agutter family having emigrated to other English-speaking countries such as Australia, Canada, and the United States.
References:
- Reaney, P.H., & Wilson, R.M. (1997). A Dictionary of English Surnames. Oxford University Press.
- Hanks, P., Coates, R., & McClure, P. (2016). The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland. Oxford University Press.
There are approximately 271 people named Agutter in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Agutter.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- David
- Giles
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Shaun
- Stephen
- Stuart
- Thomas
Female
- Andrea
- Chloe
- Christine
- Dorothy
- Elsie
- Emma
- Lesley
- Patricia
- Paula
- Sharon
- Sheila
- Victoria