Giffey Surname History

Origins Available:
Germany

The 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 family

The 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 family

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Giffey Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Gift, Giff, Giffey, Giffen, Giffhorn, Gifhorn and others.

Early Notables of the Giffey family

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Giffey migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Giffey Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Hrch Giffey, who landed in America in 1849 1

Giffey migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Giffey Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

or Griffey Mary Giffey, aged 30, a servant, who arrived in South Australia in 1851 aboard the ship "Catherine" 2
or Griffey Bridget Giffey, aged 21, a servant, who arrived in South Australia in 1851 aboard the ship "Catherine" 2
Mary Giffey, aged 30, a servant, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Catherine" in 1851 2
Bridget Giffey, aged 21, a servant, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Catherine" in 1851 2

Citations +

Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) CATHERINE 1851. Retrieved http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1851Catherine.htm