Ruffing History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe Ruffing surname is derived from the Latin personal (first) name Rufinus, which gained early popularity as the name of a few minor Saints. Early Origins of the Ruffing familyThe surname Ruffing was first found in Kent where they held a family seat as Lords of the Manor. The Saxon influence of English history diminished after the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The language of the courts was French for the next three centuries and the Norman ambience prevailed. But Saxon surnames survived and the family name was first referenced in the year 1203 when they held estates. Early History of the Ruffing familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Ruffing research. Another 97 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1203, 1296, 1455 and 1487 are included under the topic Early Ruffing History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Ruffing Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Ruffin, Ruffyn, Ruffie, Ruffey, Ruffy, Ruffing and many more. Early Notables of the Ruffing familyMore information is included under the topic Early Ruffing Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Ruffing Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
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