About Gaffin
The surname Gaffin is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "gobha" meaning "smith" or "blacksmith." It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals who worked as blacksmiths or metalworkers. The name Gaffin signifies a person's ancestral connection to this profession and their involvement in the trade of forging and shaping metal.
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The surname Gaffin is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gaffin based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Gaffin in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Gaffin using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.