Bufe

Bufe Meaning & Origin

About Bufe
The surname Bufe is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "bufe," meaning "buffalo" or "ox." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who had physical characteristics or traits resembling those of a buffalo or ox, such as strength or stubbornness. Over time, this nickname likely became a hereditary surname, passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Bufe is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Bufe: 141
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 122314
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bufe based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Bufe is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PF
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B Y UW1 F
🌐 IPA
/bjuf/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bufe in Braille

Here's how to represent Bufe in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Bufe in braille

How to sign the name Bufe using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Bufe using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Bufe in sign language

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