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Rutt Family Crest
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Where did the Welsh Rutt family come from? What is the Welsh Rutt family crest and coat of arms? When did the Rutt family first arrive in the United States? Where did the various branches of the family go? What is the Rutt family history?

The surname Rutt is derived from the Old English root "rud-," a component in the words "rudig," which means "ruddy," and "ruddoc," which means "red-breast." The surname was originally a nickname for a ruddy complexioned or red-haired person, or perhaps for someone who habitually wore the color red. The surname Rutt may also be a local name derived from residence "at the rood;" that is, residence near a crossroads.

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Although there are comparatively few Welsh surnames, they have a great many spelling variations. Variations of Welsh names began almost immediately after their acceptance within Welsh society. In the Middle Ages, it was up to priests and the few other people that recorded names in official documents to decide how to spell the names that they heard. Variations that occurred because of improper recording increased dramatically as the names were later transliterated into English. The Brythonic Celtic language of Wales, known by natives as Cymraeg, featured many highly inflected sounds that could not be properly captured by the English language. Spelling variations were, however, also carried out according to an individual's design: a branch loyalty within the family, a religious adherence, or even patriotic affiliations were all indicated by the particular variation of one's name. The spelling variations of the name Rutt have included Rudd, Wrudd, Rutt, Rud, Rut, Roud, Routt, Ruttle and others.

First found in Carmarthenshire, where they held a family seat from very ancient times; some say well before the Norman Conquest and the arrival of Duke William at Hastings in 1066 A.D.


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This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Rutt research. Another 254 words(18 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Rutt History in all our PDF Extended History products.

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More information is included under the topic Early Rutt Notables in all our PDF Extended History products.

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Some of the Rutt family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. Another 206 words(15 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products.

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Many people from Wales joined the general migration to North America in the 19th and 20th centuries, searching for land, work, and freedom. Like the many other immigrants from the British Isles, they made a significant contribution to the development of Canada and the United States. The Welsh and their descendents added a rich cultural tradition to the newly developed towns, cities, and villages. An investigation of the immigration and passenger lists has revealed a number of people bearing the name Rutt:

Rutt Settlers in the United States in the 17th Century


  • Jeremiah Rutt, who arrived in Virginia in 1640

Rutt Settlers in the United States in the 18th Century


  • Chr Rutt, who landed in America in 1731
  • Mich Rutt, aged 56, landed in Pennsylvania in 1733
  • William Rutt, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1760
  • Christian Rutt, who arrived in New York, NY in 1782

Rutt Settlers in the United States in the 19th Century


  • Helfrich Rutt, aged 20, landed in New York, NY in 1876

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  2. Browning, Charles H. Americans of Royal Descent. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing. Print.
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  4. Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving at Galveston Texas 1896-1951. National Archives Washington DC. Print.
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  7. Crispin, M. Jackson and Leonce Mary. Falaise Roll Recording Prominent Companions of William Duke of Normandy at the Conquest of England. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing. Print.
  8. Thirsk, Joan ed. Et. Al. The Agrarian History of England and Wales. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press: 7 Volumes. Print.
  9. Bradford, William. History of Plymouth Plantation 1620-1647 Edited by Samuel Eliot Morrison 2 Volumes. New York: Russell and Russell, 1968. Print.
  10. Library of Congress. American and English Genealogies in the Library of Congress. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1967. Print.
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