Carruthers

Carruthers is a Scottish surname and clan, originating from the lands of Carruthers in Dumfriesshire. The place name is derived from the Cumbric for "Rhydderch's fort" possibly in reference to Riderch I of Alt Clut.[1][2] Notable people with the surname include:

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References

  1. ↑ Basil Cottle, ed. (1978). The Penguin Dictionary of Surnames (second ed.). Penguin. p. 84.
  2. ↑ Black, George F. (1946). The Surnames of Scotland. The New York Public Library. p. 138. ISBN 1-874744-07-6.
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