About Buckhalter
The surname Buckhalter is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "buck," meaning male deer or goat, and "halter," meaning a device used to control or restrain an animal. Therefore, the meaning of the surname Buckhalter can be interpreted as "one who controls or restrains male deer or goats." It is likely that the name originally referred to someone who worked as a herder or had some association with these animals.
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The surname Buckhalter is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Buckhalter 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 Buckhalter in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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