Buffum

Buffum Meaning & Origin

About Buffum
The surname Buffum is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "buffe" meaning "a blow" or "a slap." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who was known for being argumentative or quick-tempered. Over time, the name evolved to Buffum and became a hereditary surname. Today, individuals with the surname Buffum can be found primarily in the United States.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Buffum: 1,080
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 23,515
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.37

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Buffum 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 Buffum is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PFM
🗽 NYSIIS
BAN
🔊 Soundex
B0105
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AH1 F AH0 M
🌐 IPA
/ˈbəfəm/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PFM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B150

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Buffum in Braille

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

The name Buffum in braille

How to sign the name Buffum using Sign Language

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

The name Buffum in sign language

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