Griffioen

Griffioen Meaning & Origin

About Griffioen
The surname Griffioen is of Dutch origin and is derived from the word "griffon," which refers to a mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle. The name likely originated as a nickname for someone who possessed the characteristics associated with the griffon, such as strength, courage, or nobility. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Griffioen can be found across the world, particularly in the Netherlands and other Dutch-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Griffioen: 272
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 71,678
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRFN
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G60105
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G R IH1 F IY0 AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/griffioen*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRFN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G615

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Griffioen in Braille

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

The name Griffioen in braille

How to sign the name Griffioen using Sign Language

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

The name Griffioen in sign language

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