About Diffenbaugh
The surname Diffenbaugh is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "diffen," meaning "to differ" or "to dispute," and "bach," meaning "stream" or "brook." Therefore, the surname Diffenbaugh can be interpreted as "one who lives near a disputed or differing stream." It is likely that the name originated as a locational surname, indicating that the bearer lived near a stream or brook that was a source of disagreement or dispute among the local community.
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The surname Diffenbaugh is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Diffenbaugh 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 Diffenbaugh in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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