About Griffis
The surname Griffis is of Welsh origin and is derived from the personal name "Gruffudd," meaning "strong lord" or "powerful chief." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of someone named Gruffudd. Over time, the name evolved into various spellings, including Griffis, Griffith, and Griffin. Today, individuals with the surname Griffis can be found primarily in Wales, England, and the United States.
The surname Griffis is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Griffis 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 Griffis is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Griffis in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Griffis using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.