Buffet History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe ancestors of the name Buffet date back to the days of the Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. The surname is generally thought to have come from a place name, such as from Burford in Oxfordshire, or Burford in Shropshire. 1 These place names are derived from the Old English words "burh," meaning "stronghold," or a "fortified manor," and "ford," a location where a river can be crossed. Some variations of this surname, no doubt come from the Old French word "buffet," meaning "table" or "cupboard." 2 Early Origins of the Buffet familyThe surname Buffet was first found in Shropshire where two of the first listings of the family were listed there in the Hundredorum Rolls of 1273: Hugo de Bureford: and Roger de Bureford. 3 William le Burford and Walter le Boreforde were both listed in Kirby's Quest as holding lands in Somerset, 1 Edward III (during the first year's reign of King Edward III.) 4 Early History of the Buffet familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Buffet research. Another 58 words (4 lines of text) covering the years 1329 and 1620 are included under the topic Early Buffet History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Buffet Spelling VariationsBefore the last few hundred years, the English language had no fast system of spelling rules. For that reason, spelling variations are commonly found in early Anglo-Saxon surnames. Over the years, many variations of the name Buffet were recorded, including Burford, Bareford, Berford, Barford, Buford, Burfort and many more. Early Notables of the Buffet familyMore information is included under the topic Early Buffet Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Buffet RankingIn France, the name Buffet is the 1,271st most popular surname with an estimated 4,435 people with that name. 5 Migration of the Buffet family to IrelandSome of the Buffet family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
To escape oppression and starvation at that time, many English families left for the "open frontiers" of the New World with all its perceived opportunities. In droves people migrated to the many British colonies, those in North America in particular, paying high rates for passages in cramped, unsafe ships. Although many of the settlers did not make the long passage alive, those who did see the shores of North America perceived great opportunities before them. Many of the families that came from England went on to make essential contributions to the emerging nations of Canada and the United States. Research into various historical records revealed some of first members of the Buffet family emigrate to North America: Buffet Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Buffet Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
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