About Griffo
The surname Griffo is of Italian origin and is derived from the given name "Griffo," which itself is a diminutive form of the name "Grifo." The name Grifo is derived from the Germanic word "grifan," meaning "to grasp" or "to seize." Therefore, the surname Griffo is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who had a strong or forceful personality, or perhaps someone who worked as a blacksmith or had a profession that required physical strength.
The surname Griffo is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Griffo 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 Griffo in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Griffo using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.