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Etymology of Hutt

What does the name Hutt mean?

The origins of the German surname Hutt are not clear, so we will explore the various entomological origins here.

One group feels the surname Hutt is of occupational origin. Occupational names are those surnames which derive their origin from the trade or profession of the father of the initial bearer of the name as a surname. In this instance, the surname Hutt derives from the German word "hut" meaning "hat or helmet", in this instance, the name indicates a hat or helmet maker. Alternatively, the name derives from a house sign, that is a sign over ones house became the family name, in this instance it was the hat makers sign, that eventually became the family name.

Another group feels that the name is of patronymic origin, deriving from the name of the father of the original bearer, in this case the name Hutt derives from the Low German personal name Hudo, the origins of that personal name are not known.

Occasionally, the name is of toponymic or locative origin, deriving from the name of a place near which the original bearer once lived or held land. Here, the surname Hutt derives from the name Huette, meaning a small house. As there are many places named Huette in all regions of Germany, it also indicates someone living in a small house or near to one.

Finally, one groups believes the name could have been a variant of the German surname Otto and may have been changed upon arrival to America.

Early Origins of the Hutt family

The surname Hutt was first found in Cologne in West Germany, where Wilhelm Hudere held lands in Koeln (Cologne) in the year 1135. Hainrich der Huotter was residing in Langenenslingen, near Sigmaringen as documents for the year 1258 indicate. One Albrecht der Huot was a judge in Rottenburg on the Neckar river in the year 1309 and Lienhard Hutter was ennobled in the year 1530 by King Karl V.

Early History of the Hutt family

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Hutt Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Hut, Hutt, Hutter, Hutto, Haudot and Huodt. and others.

Early Notables of the Hutt family

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Hutt Ranking

the United States, the name Hutt is the 8,730th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1

Hutt migration to the United States +



Hutt Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
  • Tho Hutt, who landed in Virginia in 1634 2
  • Robert Hutt, aged 14, who arrived in Virginia in 1635 aboard the ship "Plain Joan" 2
  • William Hutt, who landed in Virginia in 1650 2
  • Thomas Hutt, who arrived in Virginia in 1652 2
  • Joseph Hutt, who landed in Virginia in 1653 2
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Hutt Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • Jane Hutt, who arrived in Virginia in 1713 2
  • Barbery Hutt, who landed in Virginia in 1717 2
  • George Hutt, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1753 2

Hutt migration to New Zealand +

Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include:

Hutt Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century
  • Miss Emily Hutt, (b. 1863), aged Infant, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship "Huntress" arriving in Lyttelton, Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand on 21st April 1863 3
  • Mrs. Emma Hutt, (b. 1831), aged 32, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship "Huntress" arriving in Lyttelton, Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand on 21st April 1863 3
  • Mr. Thomas Hutt, (b. 1831), aged 32, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship "Huntress" arriving in Lyttelton, Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand on 21st April 1863 3
  • Mr. Henry Hutt, (b. 1852), aged 11, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship "Huntress" arriving in Lyttelton, Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand on 21st April 1863 3
  • Mr. John Hutt, (b. 1854), aged 9, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship "Huntress" arriving in Lyttelton, Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand on 21st April 1863 3
  • ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Contemporary Notables of the name Hutt (post 1700) +

  • Thomas G. Hutt (1817-1892), American Democratic Party politician, Member of Missouri State House of Representatives, 1870-72; Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Missouri, 1876; Member of Missouri State Senate, 1880 4
  • Louis Hutt, American Republican politician, Alternate Delegate to Republican National Convention from Illinois, 1880 5
  • Hermann G. Hutt, American politician, Burgess of West Chester, Pennsylvania, 1922-25 5
  • Herman G. Hutt, American politician, Member of Pennsylvania State House of Representatives from Philadelphia County, 1901-06 5
  • Henry W. Hutt (b. 1895), American Republican politician, Member of New York state assembly from Erie County 2nd District, 1923-28 5
  • Albert E. Hutt, American Republican politician, Member of Massachusetts State House of Representatives Ninth Worcester District, 1923-24 5
  • A. J. Hutt, American politician, Mayor of Little Rock, Arkansas, 1852-53 5
  • A. E. Hutt, American Democratic Party politician, Alternate Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Wyoming, 1948, 1952 5
  • John Hutt (1746-1794), English captain in the navy, uncle of Sir William Hutt (1801-1882) 5
  • ... (Another 4 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)
HMS Repulse
  • Mr. Charles Hutt, British Petty Officer Telegraphist, who sailed into battle on the HMS Repulse (1941) and died in the sinking 6
  • Robert Edward Hutt (1896-1917), Canadian clerk, Private in the 44th Battalion from Manitoba who died at Vimy Ridge August 1917
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  3. New Zealand Yesteryears Passenger Lists 1800 to 1900 (Retrieved 17th October 2018). Retrieved from http://www.yesteryears.co.nz/shipping/passlist.html
  4. The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, November 10) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html
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  6. HMS Repulse Crew members. (Retrieved 2014, April 9) . Retrieved from http://www.forcez-survivors.org.uk/biographies/listrepulsecrew.html

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