About Giffels
The surname Giffels is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "givel" or "giffel," meaning "gable" or "gable end." It is a topographic surname that was likely given to someone who lived near or worked on a gable or gable end of a building. The name Giffels may also have been used to denote someone who lived in a house with a distinctive gable shape.
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The surname Giffels is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Giffels 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 Giffels in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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