About Buffington
The surname Buffington is of English origin and is derived from a place name. It is believed to have originated from the Old English words "bufan" meaning "above" and "tun" meaning "enclosure" or "settlement." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Buffington can be interpreted as "dweller at the settlement above."
The surname Buffington is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Buffington 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 Buffington in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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