Rutgers

English

Etymology

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

Proper noun

Rutgers (plural Rutgerses)

1. An American surname from Dutch.
2. Rutgers University

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