Shattuck - Last Names

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Shattuck

/ˈʃætʌk/

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Uncommon

Meaning

From the place name 'Shottuck' or similar locational variants meaning 'shot hook' or possibly 'clearing in the woods'

Represents ancestral ties to land and settlement, symbolizing stability, endurance, and familial continuity through generations.

Symbolism

Embodies heritage, rootedness, and a quiet strength; often associated with intellectual or civic contributions due to notable bearers in academia and public life.

Etymology: Derived from an English topographic or locational surname, likely originating from a now-lost place name in England meaning 'the hook-shaped clearing' or related to 'shott' (a shooting range) and 'hook' (a bend in land). Altered over time through regional dialects and migration to America.

Style & Origin

traditional
professional
english

Cultural Background

Of English origin, the name Shattuck is historically associated with early American settlers, partic

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