About Bumsted
The surname Bumsted is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Bum", which was a short form of various compound names beginning with "Burg" meaning "fortress" or "stronghold". The addition of the suffix "-sted" indicates a place or location, suggesting that the name Bumsted originally referred to someone who lived near or was associated with a fortress or stronghold. Over time, the surname Bumsted has evolved and is now relatively rare.
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The surname Bumsted is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bumsted 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 Bumsted is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Bumsted in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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