About Bufford
The surname Bufford is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Bucca" combined with the word "ford," meaning a shallow river crossing. Therefore, the meaning of the surname Bufford can be interpreted as "the ford where Bucca crossed." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer of the name likely lived near or was associated with a specific ford in medieval England.
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The surname Bufford is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bufford 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 Bufford in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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