Souter (, ) is a Scottish surname derived from the
Scots language
Scots ( endonym: ''Scots''; gd, Albais, ) is an Anglic language variety in the West Germanic language family, spoken in Scotland and parts of Ulster in the north of Ireland (where the local dialect is known as Ulster Scots). Most commonl ...
term for a
shoemaker
Shoemaking is the process of making footwear.
Originally, shoes were made one at a time by hand, often by groups of shoemakers, or cobblers (also known as '' cordwainers''). In the 18th century, dozens or even hundreds of masters, journeymen ...
, and may refer to:
* A nickname for any native inhabitant of the Royal Burgh of
Selkirk, in the Scottish Borders
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Alexander Souter (1873–1949), Scottish biblical scholar
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Brian Souter
Sir Brian Souter (born 5 May 1954) is a Scottish businessman. With his sister, Ann Gloag, he founded the Stagecoach Group of bus and rail operators. He also founded the bus and coach operator Megabus, the train operating company South West Train ...
(born 1954), Scottish businessman
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Camille Souter (1929–2023), Irish painter
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David Souter
David Hackett Souter ( ; born September 17, 1939) is an American lawyer and jurist who served as an associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court from 1990 until his retirement in 2009. Appointed by President George H. W. Bush to fill the seat ...
(born 1939), former Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States
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David Henry Souter (1862–1935), Australian artist and journalist
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John Bulloch Souter (1890–1972), a Scottish painter and sculptor
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Tom Souter (1921–?), Scottish footballer
See also
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Souter Lighthouse
Souter Lighthouse is a lighthouse located in the village of Whitburn, Tyne and Wear, England. (It was generally known as Souter Point Lighthouse when in service). Souter Point was the first lighthouse in the world to be actually designed and bu ...
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Soutar
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Suter
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Scottish surnames
Surnames of Lowland Scottish origin
Occupational surnames