Arthur, William (1857) An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names. New York: Sheldon, Blakeman. Public Domain.
CUTTER
As described in historical dictionaries
An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names (1857)
A boat; a name probably taken from the sign of an inn, as "John at the Cutter." Coutier, French, a weaver or seller of ticking.
Surname type: Occupational name
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English