BUTLER

Source: Old French, Latin

Root Word: bouteillier (Old French), butticula (Latin)

Derived From: Occupational surname, derived from the medieval position of "steward" who was responsible for managing wine cellars and household affairs.

Meaning: Cellarer, chief servant, household manager

Popularity History: "Butler" is a very common surname in the United Kingdom and Ireland, particularly in Ireland, where it is one of the most common surnames. As a given name, it is occasionally used as a male given name in English-speaking countries, particularly the United States, but is much more well-known as a surname than as a given name.