Rotterdammer

Rotterdammer is a demonym that refers to a resident of Rotterdam, the Netherlands’ second-largest city and a major European port. In standard Dutch usage the conventional singular demonym is Rotterdamer, with Rotterdammers as the plural. The form Rotterdammer exists in occasional use, but it is far less common and is typically found in older writings, certain English-language sources, or as a variant spelling. Like other city-based demonyms, Rotterdammer designates origin from the city rather than any particular occupation or identity.

Rotterdammers are associated with the city’s maritime heritage, its postwar reconstruction, and its contemporary, multicultural urban culture. Rotterdam is known for its bold modern architecture, a busy port, and diverse neighborhoods, all of which influence how residents describe themselves and how outsiders refer to them. The city’s reputation for direct communication and pragmatic problem-solving is often linked to its inhabitants in cultural commentary.

In practice, the standard Dutch form Rotterdamer (plural Rotterdammers) is preferred for most official and everyday usage. The variant Rotterdammer may appear in specific contexts, such as translation notes or discussions aiming to mirror a non-standard spelling. For English-language writing, Rotterdamder or Rotterdammers are sometimes used, but “Rotterdam resident” is a common neutral alternative.