The surname Butler is of occupational origin deriving from the Old French term bouteiller meaning a servant in charge of the wine cellar. The name Butler in Normandy was bestowed on Theobald Walter, who died in 1206, to mark his service as chief Butler of Ireland under Henry II. Butler was brought to Ireland with Normans and in Gaelic is spelled De Buitlear. Butler is the 97th most popular name in the United States.  Notable bearers of the surname Butler include William Butler Yeats the Irish poet and David Bulter the 19th Century American politician who most notably was the first Governer of Nebraska. He was born in Indiana in 1829. 

                           BUTLER RAISED FAMILY CREST RING