About Buffalo
The surname Buffalo is of Italian origin and is derived from the word "bufalo," meaning buffalo. It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who resembled a buffalo in some way, such as having a strong or sturdy physique. The surname may also have been given to those who worked with or owned buffaloes. Overall, the surname Buffalo is likely to have originated as a descriptive or occupational name associated with the buffalo.
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The surname Buffalo is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Buffalo 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 Buffalo is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Buffalo in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Buffalo using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.