Buffkin

Buffkin Meaning & Origin

About Buffkin
The surname Buffkin is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "bufan," meaning "above" or "over," and the diminutive suffix "-kin," meaning "little." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was small in stature or had a high position or status. Over time, the surname Buffkin has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Buffkin: 1,084
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 23457
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.37

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

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PFKN
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B01205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AH1 F K IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈbəfkɪn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PFKN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B125

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Buffkin in Braille

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

The name Buffkin in braille

How to sign the name Buffkin using Sign Language

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

The name Buffkin in sign language

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