English

Etymology
From the D. Rutger, the same as Roger and Rodgarus.

References
rfc-level|References at L4+ not in L3 POS section
''Rutgers Surname Origin & Last Name Meaning'' (as of 2005-02-25) which in turn cites:

• William Arthur M.A. (1857). An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names With an Essay on their Derivation and Import, Sheldon, Blake & Co., New York NY

Proper noun
Rutgers

1. a family name

Category:English proper nouns

• 2007-08-04 03:47 - AutoFormat - +{{rfc-level|References at L4+ not in L3 POS section}}, added inflection line for English/Proper noun

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