My last name is Butt. Where does this somewhat odd name originate? | Notes and Queries

My last name is Butt. Where does this somewhat odd name originate?

Jacob Butt, Montreal, Canada

• According to a book written by George F Jones, entitled German-American Names a definition of the name Butt is "plaice, fishmonger". The name Butz, or Butts means "scarecrow". Also, the name Butt may have originallly been spelled as Bott or Botts. The definition of this name, according to Mr. Jones' book, is "bogeyman".

  Liz Olexsak, Freehold, New Jersey, USA