About Buckelew
The surname Buckelew is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "bucca" meaning "male deer" and "hlaw" meaning "hill." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Buckelew can be interpreted as "hill of the male deer." It is likely that the name originally referred to someone who lived near or on a hill where male deer were abundant, or it could have been a nickname for someone who possessed qualities associated with a male deer, such as strength or agility.
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The surname Buckelew is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Buckelew based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Buckelew in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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