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There are approximately 917 people named Ruthven in the UK. That makes it the 7,573rd most common surname overall. Out of every million people in the UK, approximately 15 are named Ruthven.

Region of origin

British Isles

Country of origin

Scotland

Language of origin

Gaelic

Religion of origin

Christian

Classification

Celtic


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The Ruthven surname in historical dictionaries

An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names (1857)

From the lands and barony of Ruthven, in Perthshire, Scotland; a river of the same name; "Ruithabhainn," i. e., the rushing or swift stream.

Arthur, William (1857) An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names. New York: Sheldon, Blakeman. Public Domain.

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