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.
De Ruiter
Anne de Ruiter (born 1999), Dutch acing cyclist
Frans de Ruiter [nl ; ru ] (1946-2025), Dutch musicologist
Freddy de Ruiter (born 1969), Norwegian politician
Gerrit de Ruiter (1927-2010), Dutch field hockey player
Job de Ruiter (1930–2015), Dutch politician
John de Ruiter (born 1959), Canadian philosopher
Jorrit de Ruiter (born 1986), Dutch badminton player
Kelvin de Ruiter (born 1988), Dutch strongman
Lo de Ruiter (1919–2008), Dutch politician
Michiel de Ruiter (born 1964), Dutch freestyle skier
Nellien de Ruiter (1926-2000), Dutch politician
Niels de Ruiter (born 1983), Dutch darts player
Nol de Ruiter (1940–2025), Dutch footballer and coach
Piet de Ruiter (1939–2014), Dutch politician
Robin de Ruiter [de ; fr ; nl ] (born 1951), Dutch author
Roy de Ruiter (born 1981), Dutch military pilot
Roy de Ruiter (born 1989), Dutch footballer
Toon de Ruiter (1935-2001), Dutch rower
Wesley de Ruiter (born 1986), Dutch footballer
Wietske de Ruiter (born 1970), Dutch field hockey player
De Ruijter
De Ruyter
DeRuiter
Deruyter
Ruiter
Ruiters
See also