About Buckwalter
The surname Buckwalter is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "buck," meaning male deer, and "walter," meaning ruler or powerful. Therefore, the meaning of the surname Buckwalter can be interpreted as "powerful ruler" or "ruler of the deer." It is likely that the name originally referred to someone who held a position of authority or had a connection to deer hunting or management.
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The surname Buckwalter is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Buckwalter 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 Buckwalter in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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