Buttum History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Buttum

What does the name Buttum mean?

The Buttum family name dates back to the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture of Britain. The name comes from when an early member worked as a maker of buttons. The surname Buttum was originally derived from the Old French word boton, the name for a maker and seller of buttons.

Early Origins of the Buttum family

The surname Buttum was first found in Sussex, where they held a family seat from ancient times.

Early History of the Buttum family

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Buttum Spelling Variations

Buttum has been spelled many different ways. Before English spelling became standardized over the last few hundred years, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. As the English language changed in the Middle Ages, absorbing pieces of Latin and French, as well as other languages, the spelling of people's names also changed considerably, even over a single lifetime. Many variations of the name Buttum have been found, including Botten, Button, Boton, Botun, Buttone, Botting and others.

Early Notables of the Buttum family

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Migration of the Buttum family

In an attempt to escape the chaos experienced in England, many English families boarded overcrowded and diseased ships sailing for the shores of North America and other British colonies. Those families hardy enough, and lucky enough, to make the passage intact were rewarded with land and a social environment less prone to religious and political persecution. Many of these families became important contributors to the young colonies in which they settled. Early immigration and passenger lists have documented some of the first Buttums to arrive on North American shores: Henry Botting who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1773.