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Sterling Ruffin

Photograph of Sterling Ruffin Source: Library of Congress

Personal Details

Given Name
Sterling
Surname
Ruffin
Occupation
Dr.

The Name Sterling

Origin
English
Meaning
Of high quality or excellence, derived from the name of English silver currency.
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