Druitt is a British surname. It originates from the old French words and names dru (lover), Drue and/or Druet, and is related to the name Drew. Notable people with the surname include:Cecil Druitt (1874–1921), Bishop of Grafton in Australia George Druitt (1775–1842), Australian pioneer and soldier Montague Druitt (1857–1888), one of the suspects in the Jack the Ripper murders Robert Druitt (1814–1883), British medical writer Tobias Druitt, British author of fantasy novels
