Hutcherson

Hutcherson is a surname of English origin. It is generally considered a patronymic name formed with the suffix -erson, meaning “son of Hutch,” where Hutch is a medieval diminutive linked to given names such as Hugh. The name shares kinship with related surnames including Hutchinson, Hutchins, and Hutcheson, and it appears in historical records in England before spreading to other English-speaking regions through migration and settlement.

In modern times, the surname Hutcherson is found in the United States and other countries with English-language heritage, often carried by families with roots traceable to Britain or early settler communities in North America.

Notable people with the surname include Josh Hutcherson (born 1992), an American actor best known for portraying Peeta Mellark in The Hunger Games film series. The name is borne by others in various fields, but Josh Hutcherson remains the most widely recognized contemporary figure associated with the surname.