Shattuck

Shattuck is a surname of English origin. It is believed to derive from the Old English personal name Scyttel, meaning "swift" or "arrow-like," with the addition of the suffix "-ing," indicating "son of." Alternatively, it may have a locational origin, referring to someone who lived at a place named Shattuck, though such a place name is not widely documented. The name is relatively uncommon but can be found in various English-speaking countries.

Notable individuals with the surname Shattuck include George Shattuck, a prominent American physician and philanthropist who founded the Shattuck School in Faribault, Minnesota. The Shattuck School is a private preparatory boarding school for boys, established in 1858. Another notable bearer of the name is John Shattuck, a former American diplomat and government official who served in various high-level positions. His career includes roles in the U.S. State Department and as President and CEO of the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. The surname also appears in historical records, with early instances found in England during the medieval period. Families bearing the Shattuck name have spread across North America and other parts of the world through migration.