Griffen Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Griffen Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Griffen family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 59
Labourer 31
Female Servant 25
Male Servant 16
Carpenter 13
Independent 12
Shoe Maker 5
Farmer 5
Gardener 5
Tailor 5
Ag Labourer 5
Apprentice 4
Servant 4
Porter 4
Blacksmith 3
Pauper 3
Painter 3
Butcher 3
Hawker 3
Weaver 3
Inn Keeper 2
Smith 2
Baker 2
Pupil 2
Frame Work Knitter 2

Griffen Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Griffin 86% 93,285
2 Griffen 100% 9,213
3 Greffin 71% 539
4 Graffon 71% 369
5 Griffon 86% 324
6 Graffin 71% 198
7 Griffine 75% 136

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The surname Griffen is the 2nd most popular variant of Griffin.

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