Slotter Family History

Perhaps an Americanized form of Dutch Slooter, a metonymic occupational name for a locksmith from Middle Dutch slo(e)t ‘lock clasp’.

It is derived from the Middle Dutch term meaning 'lock', which indicates a connection to the trade of locksmithing.

The -er suffix is commonly used in agent nouns, suggesting someone who performs a specific action.

This name highlights the influence of Dutch language and culture on American naming conventions.

Overall, it represents the blending of occupational identity with linguistic adaptation over time.