Sutter

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Sutter Pronunciation

Sutter is pronounced SUH-ter /ˈsʌ.tər/High

Meaning: Occupational surname — 'shoemaker' (Latin sutor) — famous from Sutter's Mill, where the Gold Rush beganMedium

In 30 seconds: Where the Gold Rush struck: Sutter — the shoemaker's surname — owned the mill where 1848's first nugget flashed. Cobbler roots, bonanza shine.

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Origin MediumGerman, English

MeaningOccupational surname — 'shoemaker' (Latin sutor) — famous from Sutter's Mill, where the Gold Rush began

U.S. rank (2024)#3759 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births30 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2019

Total births (all-time)≈ 519

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Sutter is an occupational surname — 'shoemaker', from Latin sutor, 'one who sews'. John Sutter's California mill ignited the Gold Rush, hammering the cobbler's name into bonanza history.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, shoemaker at the root, and gold-flecked.

Did you know? James Marshall spotted gold in Sutter's millrace in January 1848 — and ruined poor John Sutter's empire as the world rushed in.

Overall data confidence 80%

Surname references — Sutter — occupational etymology

Variations

SuterSouter

Nicknames

Sutt

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Sutter?

Sutter is pronounced SUH-ter (/ˈsʌ.tər/). Press play above to hear Sutter said aloud.

How do you say Sutter?

Sutter is said SUH-ter (/ˈsʌ.tər/). Press play above to hear Sutter said aloud.

What does the name Sutter mean?

Sutter is an occupational surname meaning 'shoemaker', famous from Sutter's Mill.

Is Sutter a boy or girl name?

Sutter is a boy's name.

How popular is Sutter?

Sutter is a rare name in the U.S.