About Buten
The surname Buten is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "bute" or "butele," meaning "barrel" or "cask." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a cooper or barrel maker. The name Buten may also have been given to someone who lived near a place associated with barrels or casks.
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The surname Buten is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Buten 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 Buten in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Buten using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.