Giffen Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Giffen Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Giffen family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 10
Female Servant 7
Independent 5
Twins Spinner 4
Carpenter 3
Farmer 2
Male Servant 2
Dress Maker 2
Shoe Maker 2
Independant 2
Weaver 2
Game Keeper 1
Baker 1
Draper Journeyman 1
Agricultural Lab 1
Butler 1
Accountant 1
Book Maker 1
Grocer 1
Jewel Case Maker 1
Navy 1
Ropmaker 1
Shoemaker Journeyman 1
Slater 1
Corn Merchant 1

Giffen Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Goffin 67% 3,473
2 Giffin 83% 2,201
3 Giffen 100% 1,142
4 Gaffin 67% 673
5 Guffin 67% 635
6 Goffen 83% 121

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The surname Giffen is the 3rd most popular variant of Goffin.

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