Buforthy History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe ancestors of the name Buforthy 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 Buforthy familyThe surname Buforthy 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 Buforthy familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Buforthy research. Another 58 words (4 lines of text) covering the years 1329 and 1620 are included under the topic Early Buforthy History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Buforthy Spelling VariationsBefore English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago, spelling variations of names were a common occurrence. Elements of Latin, French and other languages became incorporated into English through the Middle Ages, and name spellings changed even among the literate. The variations of the surname Buforthy include Burford, Bareford, Berford, Barford, Buford, Burfort and many more. Early Notables of the Buforthy familyMore information is included under the topic Early Buforthy Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Buforthy family to IrelandSome of the Buforthy family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. Migration of the Buforthy familyA great wave of immigration to the New World was the result of the enormous political and religious disarray that struck England at that time. Families left for the New World in extremely large numbers. The long journey was the end of many immigrants and many more arrived sick and starving. Still, those who made it were rewarded with an opportunity far greater than they had known at home in England. These emigrant families went on to make significant contributions to these emerging colonies in which they settled. Some of the first North American settlers carried this name or one of its variants: William Burford, who came to Virginia in 1637; William Buffett, who was on record in Virginia in 1657; George Burford settled in Virginia in 1643; George Burford, who came to Montserrat in 1663.
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