Arthur, William (1857) An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names. New York: Sheldon, Blakeman. Public Domain.
BUCKMASTER
As described in historical dictionaries
An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names (1857)
A name probably given to one who had the care of herds of venison.
Patronymica Britannica (1860)
BUCKMASTER. One who had the care of deer, or who superintended the sport of stag-huntiug.
Lower, Mark A (1860) Patronymica Britannica: a dictionary of the family names of the United Kingdom. London: J.R. Smith. Public Domain.
Surname type: Occupational name
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English