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| Language(s) | Romanian |
|---|---|
| Origin | |
| Meaning | Derived from the Romanian word "buză," meaning "lip" |
| Region of origin | Romania |
| Other names | |
| Related names | Buză, Buzescu, Buzat |
Buzatu ([buˈzatu]) is a Romanian surname, which is relatively uncommon and primarily found in Romania. Due to the Romanian diaspora, it is also present in other countries such as Italy, France, the United Kingdom, and Germany. The surname "Buzatu" is derived from the Romanian word Buză, meaning "lip" in Romanian.[1][2]
Origin and Meaning
The surname "Buzatu" likely originates from the Romanian word "buză," translating to "lip" in English. It could have originally referred to someone with a notable lip feature or been used as a nickname that evolved into a surname. Another less common origin theory connects the name to the term "buzat," which has been associated with ice cream, though this is speculative.
Variations
The surname "Buzatu" may have regional variations, influenced by local dialects and the practices of medieval scribes who recorded names based on pronunciation rather than consistent spelling. Possible variations include:
- Buză
- Buzescu
- Buzat
Geographical Distribution
Number by Country
| Rank | Country | Number of Bearers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Romania | 9,263 |
| 2 | Moldova | 192 |
| 3 | United States | 50 |
| 4 | Russia | 23 |
| 5 | Transnistria | 22 |
| 6 | England | 18 |
The surname "Buzatu" is most prevalent in Romania, particularly in the historical regions of Moldova and Wallachia. Due to the Romanian diaspora, it is found in other countries, though in smaller numbers.
- Romania: The surname is relatively common, with a frequency of 1 in 2,168 people.
- Moldova: The frequency is 1 in 18,549 people.
- England: The surname is present with a frequency of 1 in 3,095,448 people.
- Transnistria: The frequency is 1 in 21,577 people.
- United States: The surname is much rarer, with a frequency of 1 in 7,249,179 people.
- Russia: It is even less common, with a frequency of 1 in 6,266,220 people.
Notable People
- Adina Buzatu - Romanian fashion designer.
- Dumitru Buzatu - Romanian politician, known for his involvement with the Social Democratic Party (PSD).
- Samir Buzatu - Romanian designer.
References
- ^ "Buzatu Surname Distribution". Forebears.io. Retrieved 2024-08-13.
- ^ "Buzatu Meaning & Pronunciation". NamesLook. Retrieved 2024-08-14.
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