Bufkin

Bufkin Meaning & Origin

About Bufkin
The surname Bufkin is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "bufan," meaning "above" or "over," and the suffix "-kin," which is a diminutive form. Therefore, the surname Bufkin likely originated as a nickname for someone who was tall or had a prominent position or status. It may have also been used as a term of endearment for a child or a small person.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bufkin: 1,522
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 18,253
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.52

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

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 Bufkin in Braille

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

The name Bufkin in braille

How to sign the name Bufkin using Sign Language

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

The name Bufkin in sign language

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