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Rutgers

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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
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