Ruijter is used as a family name or surname in Netherlands. It is 7 characters long in length.
The form of Reuter. One who cleared land for tilling.
Ruijter is a variant form of Ruyter. The rider; Michiel Adriaansz. De Ruyter, - i.e., Michael de Ruyter, Adrian's son, - was the greatest Admiral of the Netherlands. At the battle of the four days, in 1666, with a fleet of eighty-five ships, he attacked the English fleet of eighty sail under Monk and Prince Rupert. The combat lasted four days, when the English retreated, having lost eight thousand in killed and wounded, besides twenty-three vessels; while the loss of the Dutch consisted only of two thousand killed and wounded, and four vessels.
How popular is Ruijter?
Ruijter is common in Netherlands.
Ruijter is ranked 256332 on our list.
Ruijter is not so popular last name but still a prevalent surname concentrated mainly in Netherlands which may be its originating country too. Around 1537 people have been found who wears Ruijter as their family name. Ruijter is used widely across the globe. More detailed information can be found below:
Netherlands1,473
Switzerland10
England9
Germany9
Thailand7
Sweden6