Giffey History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe distinguished German surname Giffey is of two possible origins. Firstly, the name is derived from "Gifhorn," the name of a town in the region of Hanover. It was a common practice of the time to refer to a new resident of a city by the name of his hometown; thus, in this case, it is likely that the progenitor of the name was a native of Gifhorn who had settled in another city. Alternatively, the name may be derived from the Old High German "geba," meaning "to give." Early Origins of the Giffey familyThe surname Giffey was first found in Lower Saxony, where the name is thought to have emerged. The young Giffey family was instrumental during this period, playing a major role in the early history of the region and contributing greatly to the development of medieval German society. Early History of the Giffey familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Giffey research. Another 169 words (12 lines of text) covering the years 1457, 1620, 1645, 1726, 1730, 1732, 1740 and 1870 are included under the topic Early Giffey History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Giffey Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Gift, Giff, Giffey, Giffen, Giffhorn, Gifhorn and others. Early Notables of the Giffey familyAnother 26 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Giffey Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Giffey Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Giffey Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
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