About Giffen
The surname Giffen 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 Giffen signifies a person's ancestral connection to this profession and their skills in working with metal.
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The surname Giffen is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Giffen 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 Giffen in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Giffen using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.