About Bud
The surname Bud is of Germanic origin and has multiple meanings. It can be derived from the Old High German word "buot" meaning "messenger" or "envoy," suggesting that the name may have originally been given to someone who worked as a messenger or a herald. Alternatively, it can also be a short form of the given name "Balthasar," which is of Persian origin and means "protected by Baal." Additionally, Bud can be a nickname for someone with the given name "Budda," derived from the Sanskrit word "buddha" meaning "awakened" or "enlightened." Overall, the surname Bud has various possible origins and meanings depending on its specific linguistic roots.
The surname Bud is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bud 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 Bud in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Bud using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.