Rutgers

English

Etymology

Dutch patronymic surname from the given name Rutger, the same as Roger and Rodgarus.

Proper noun

Rutgers

1. An American surname.

References

• Rutgers Surname Origin & Last Name Meaning (as of 2005-02-25) which in turn cites:
  • William Arthur M.A. (1857). An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names With an Essay on their Derivation and Import, Sheldon, Blake & Co., New York NY