Bufton is an English surname derived from the Middle English words "(a)bove" and "toun", denoting someone who lived above a settlement; alternatively, it may also be derived from a place with Bufton in its name.[1] Notable people with the surname include:
- Eleanor Bufton, Welsh actress
- John Bufton, British politician
- Sidney Osborne Bufton, British air force commander
See also
edit- Sir Bufton Tufton, a fictional character in the Private Eye magazine
References
edit- ^ Hanks, Patrick; Lenarčič, Simon; McClure, Peter (30 November 2022). "Bufton". Dictionary of American Family Names. Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0-19-024511-5. Retrieved 15 July 2024.