About Buress
The surname Buress is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "burel" or "bure," meaning a coarse woolen cloth. It was likely used as an occupational name for someone involved in the production or trade of this type of fabric. The name may also have been given to someone who habitually wore or sold clothing made from this material. Over time, the spelling and pronunciation of the name evolved to become Buress.
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The surname Buress is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Buress 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 Buress in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Buress using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.