About Giffin
The surname Giffin is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Giffard," which itself comes from the Old Germanic personal name "Gebhard." The name is composed of the elements "geba," meaning "gift," and "hard," meaning "brave" or "strong." Over time, the name Giffin evolved as a patronymic surname, indicating descent from someone named Giffard. It is believed to have originated in the region of Staffordshire, England. Today, individuals with the surname Giffin can be found across the English-speaking world.
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The surname Giffin is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Giffin 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 Giffin in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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