Buffett is a surname of English origin. It was first recorded in Shropshire in 1273 where it was listed on the Hundred Rolls. The name is believed to have Norman origins. Notable Buffets include: David Buffett (born 1942), the current Chief Minister of Norfolk Island, Australia George D. Buffett (1928–2012), American politician Howard Buffett (1903–1964), American politician, father of Warren Buffett Howard Graham Buffett (born 1954), son of Warren Buffett Howard Warren Buffett (born 1983), son of Howard Graham Buffett and grandson of Warren Buffett Ivens Buffett, Australian politician Jimmy Buffett (born 1946), American musician Peter Buffett (born 1958), musician, son of Warren Buffett Susan Buffett (1932–2004), wife of Warren Buffett Warren Buffett (born 1930), American investor and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway References Surnames of English origin Anglo-Norman families Surnames of Norman origin