Shattuck

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Meaning

Possibly derived from a place name or a descriptive term related to scattered or shattered objects.

Etymology

The etymology is uncertain but may derive from Old English elements combined with a locative suffix. It could be related to 'sceatt' (treasure, property) or a place characterized by scattered features.

About the Shattuck Surname

An early American surname with roots in New England colonial settlement, suggesting English origins. The name appears concentrated in specific geographic regions with limited historical documentation of its etymology.

Distribution

Primarily found in New England and the northeastern United States.

Notable Bearers

Lemuel Shattuck (American statistician and public health pioneer)

People with the Shattuck Surname

Edwin P. Shattuck