About Laffin
The surname Laffin is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Ó Laithimhín, meaning "descendant of Laithimhín." The name Laithimhín is a diminutive form of the Gaelic word "laithimh," which translates to "a physician" or "a healer." Therefore, the surname Laffin is likely to have originally been a patronymic name given to the descendants of a healer or someone involved in the medical profession.
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The surname Laffin is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Laffin 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 Laffin in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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