Hunter (surname)

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Hunter
PronunciationHUN-ter
Language(s) English
Origin
Word/nameGreat Britain
MeaningHunter
pursuer
Other names
Variant form(s)Hunt

Hunter is a Scottish surname. Notable people with the surname include:

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