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Buitrago Surname Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from Buitrago in Soria province or possibly Buitrago del Lozoya in Madrid province so named with the Late Latin personal name Vulturius (a derivative of vultur ‘vulture’).

It is important to note that the name is derived from a specific geographical location, which indicates a connection to the land and its history.

The term -acum is a locative suffix used in various place names, denoting a relationship to a place or locality.

Overall, the origins of the name reflect a blend of linguistic and historical elements, tying back to the Roman influence in the region.

This naming practice illustrates how personal names can evolve into place names, carrying cultural significance through generations.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Buitrago families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Buitrago family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Buitrago families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Buitrago family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Buitrago's in USA. New York had the highest population of Buitrago families in 1880.
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Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Buitrago life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Buitrago in 1967 was 40, and 73 in 2004.

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