| ![Show Contents]() Buchoff History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Etymology of BuchoffWhat does the name Buchoff mean? The ancient roots of the Buchoff family are found in the German state of Bavaria. The Buchoff surname, was a local name, for someone who lived near a castle. The surname Buchoff is derived from the Old German word burg, or the German word burc, which mean a fortification, stronghold, or castle. The surname Buchoff is also related to the Old German word borchman, which refers to a person who held a castle or fortress in fief from a feudal lord. Buchoff is also an occupational type of surname for a person who was responsible for the defense of a fortress. As medieval Germany abounded with castles and fortresses, the Buchoff family was extremely influential during the feudal era. In Bavaria, the Buchoff emerged during medieval times to become one of the most notable families in the region. Early Origins of the Buchoff familyThe surname Buchoff was first found in Bavaria, where the name Burchtorff emerged in mediaeval times as one of the notable families of the region. From the 13th century on, the surname was identified with the great social and economic evolution which made this territory a landmark contributor to the development of the nation. Early History of the Buchoff familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Buchoff research. Another 72 words (5 lines of text) covering the year 1730 is included under the topic Early Buchoff History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Buchoff Spelling VariationsOne can encounter great variation in the spelling of surnames: in early times, spelling in general, and thus the spelling of names was not yet standardized; and later, spellings would change with branching and movement of families. Variations of the name Buchoff include Burchtorff, Burchtorf, Burchetorf, Burcktorff, Burktorff, Berchtorff, Bercktorff, Buerchtorff, Buerchtorf, Buerchetorf, Buercktorff, Buerktorff, Borchtorff, Boerchtorff, Borchtorf, Boerchtorf, Borchetorf, Boerchetorf, Borcktorff, Boercktorff, Borktorff, Boerktorff, Burchtorffer, Burchdorffer, Burchdorff, Burchdorp, Burchdorper, Borchtorffer, Borchdorffer, Borchdorff, Borchdorp, Borchdorper, Boerchtorffer, Boerchdorffer, Boerchdorff, Boerchdorp and many more. Early Notables of the Buchoff familyMore information is included under the topic Early Buchoff Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Buchoff familyGerman settlers were among the most common to come to North America between the mid-17th and mid-20th centuries. Poverty and religious persecution drove many Bavarians to make this long trek. tenant farmers were also enticed by the prospect of owning land. From east to west, these German immigrants populated the United States, settling in Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Illinois, and California. Ontario and the prairie provinces of Canada also provided homes to many. Early settlers bearing the Buchoff surname or a spelling variation of the name include: settlers on the eastern seaboard of the United States and in Canada during the 18th and 19th centuries.
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