De Ruiter is a Dutch-language surname. In modern Dutch, ruiter indicates any equestrian. In the past, the name more specifically referred to a mounted soldier or knight. Variant spellings include De Rijter, De Ruijter, De Ruyter, Deruyter, and Ruiter:
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See also
- 12150 De Ruyter, an asteroid
- DeRuyter
- Reiter
- Reuter, the German equivalent
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