SUTOR
Sutor
Sutor is a British surname of Scottish origin. The name is derived from the Old French word "sot" which means a fool or a simpleton. Over time, the name has evolved into the Scottish surname Sutor, often anglicized into Souter, meaning a shoemaker or cobbler.
The Sutor surname can be traced back to early Scottish records, with instances of the name appearing in historical documents and genealogical records. The Sutors were traditionally known for their expertise in shoemaking and leatherwork, playing a significant role in the development of the footwear industry in Scotland.
The Sutor family crest features symbols representing craftsmanship, with images of shoes, shoesmith tools, and other leatherworking tools. This emblem reflects the family's heritage as skilled artisans in the shoemaking trade.
Today, individuals with the surname Sutor can be found across the United Kingdom and beyond, with descendants of the original Sutor families continuing to uphold the name's historical connection to the shoemaking profession.
There are approximately 185 people named Sutor in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Sutor.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Andrew
- Chris
- Christopher
- Daran
- Darren
- David
- Dean
- Ian
- John
- Paul
- Philip
- Richard
- Steven
Female
- Amy
- Emma
- Jade
- Jane
- Julie
- Margaret
- Maureen
- Sally
- Susan
- Verity
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