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![Show Contents]() Giffin History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Early Origins of the Giffin familyThe surname Giffin was first found in Holland, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. The name was first recorded in North Brabant, a province of the Netherlands. The principal cities are Eindhoven, Helmund and Tilburg. Historically one province, it is now North and South, the north being a part of Holland. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family. Early History of the Giffin familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Giffin research. Another 85 words (6 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Giffin History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Giffin Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Giffen, Given, Givel, Givert, Geven, Gevel, Gevenich and many more. Early Notables of the Giffin familyMore information is included under the topic Early Giffin Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Giffin RankingIn the United States, the name Giffin is the 8,392nd most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1
 Giffin migration to the United States | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Giffin Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- Hannah Giffin, who settled in Pennsylvania in 1771
Giffin Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- James Giffin, who arrived in New York, NY in 1815 2
- John Giffin, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1840
- O F Giffin, who landed in San Francisco, California in 1860 2
- Maggie Giffin, aged 70, who immigrated to the United States, in 1894
- Elliot M. Giffin, aged 39, who immigrated to America, in 1897
Giffin Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Josselyn Giffin, aged 30, who settled in America, in 1905
- Mrs. William M. Giffin, aged 54, who immigrated to the United States, in 1907
- John Wm. Giffin, aged 32, who immigrated to the United States from Helen's Bay, Ireland, in 1908
- Anna M. Giffin, aged 34, who settled in America, in 1909
- Charles Bernard Giffin, who landed in America, in 1910
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| Giffin migration to Canada | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Giffin Settlers in Canada in the 20th Century- Wesley Giffin, aged 57, who arrived at Sarnia Ont., Canada, in 1924
| Giffin migration to Australia | + |
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Giffin Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century- Mr. Joseph Giffin, British Convict who was convicted in Hertford, Hertfordshire, England for life , transported aboard the "Commodore Hayes" in April 1823, arriving in Tasmania (Van Diemen's Land) 3
| Contemporary Notables of the name Giffin (post 1700) | + |
- Gordon D. Giffin (b. 1949), the thirty-fourth Ambassador of the United States to Canada
- Merritt Hayward Giffin (1887-1911), American silver medalist discus thrower at the 1908 Summer Olympics
- Emily Giffin (b. 1972), American author
- Noah Giffin (b. 1987), Canadian musician and engineer
- Simon Osborn Giffin (1870-1935), Canadian merchant and political figure in Nova Scotia, Canada
- Lee Giffin (b. 1967), Canadian retired NHL ice hockey player
- Ronald Chapman "Ron" Giffin (b. 1942), Canadian lawyer and former politician in Nova Scotia, Canada
- Michael Giffin (b. 1984), Canadian CFL football running back for the Montreal Alouettes
- David Giffin (b. 1973), Australian former vice-captain of the Wallabies in rugby union
- Philip Giffin, Composer
- "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
- 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)
- Convict Records of Australia. Retrieved 4th March 2021 from https://convictrecords.com.au/ships/commodore-hayes
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