Rutland

Rutland is a surname that is derived from the English county of Rutland. It is a locational surname, meaning that it originated from a particular place name. The name is believed to have originated from the Old English words “hryþer” and “land,” which together mean “land of the red deer.” This suggests that the original bearer of the name may have been associated with hunting or the local deer population. Today, the surname Rutland is relatively rare, but can still be found in various parts of the world.