About Buttress
The surname Buttress is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "buterasse," meaning a support or prop. It is believed to have been a topographic name for someone who lived near a prominent buttress or a habitational name for someone who lived at a house distinguished by a prominent buttress. The name Buttress may also have been a nickname for someone who was seen as a support or pillar of strength within their community.
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The surname Buttress is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Buttress 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 Buttress in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Buttress using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.