Griffing

Griffing Meaning & Origin

About Griffing
The surname Griffing is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "griffon," meaning "griffin" or "a mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle." The surname likely originated as a nickname for someone who possessed qualities associated with the griffin, such as bravery, strength, or nobility. Over time, the surname Griffing became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, often indicating a family's ancestral connection to these qualities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Griffing is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Griffing: 1,144
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 22,481
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.39

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Griffing based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Griffing is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRFNK
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G601052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G R IH1 F IH0 NG
🌐 IPA
/ˈgrɪfɪŋ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRFNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G615

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Griffing in Braille

Here's how to represent Griffing in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Griffing in braille

How to sign the name Griffing using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Griffing using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Griffing in sign language

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