Sutterfield History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany
Scotland

Etymology of Sutterfield

What does the name Sutterfield mean?

The German name Sutterfield comes from the historic region of Austria. The name itself is derived from the Middle High German word "suter," and is an occupational name for a shoemaker or cobbler.

Early Origins of the Sutterfield family

The surname Sutterfield was first found in Austria, where bearers of this surname have been prominent contributors to the development of the district from ancient times. Always prominent in social affairs, the family name became an integral part of that turbulent region as it emerged to form alliances with other families within the Feudal System and the nation.

Early History of the Sutterfield family

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Sutterfield Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Sutter, Suter, Sauter, Sautter, Seuter, Seutter, Seiter, Sutterer and many more.

Early Notables of the Sutterfield family

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Sutterfield Ranking

the United States, the name Sutterfield is the 12,303^rd most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1

Migration of the Sutterfield family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Joh Philip Sauter, who came to Philadelphia in 1732; Christian Sautter, who settled in Iowa in 1885; Johannes Sautter, who came to Philadelphia in 1749.

Contemporary Notables of the name Sutterfield (post 1700) +

James R. "Jim" Sutterfield (b. 1942), American attorney and politician, Louisiana State Representative from District 26 (Orleans Parish)
Brad Sutterfield (b. 1969), American retired professional PGA golfer

Sources +

"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/