274,754 GRIFFIN members around the world
Stay informed about GRIFFIN Family online & offline events!
See our recent family gatherings

GRIFFIN Family History
The surname "Griffin" has two primary Gaelic sources in Ireland, which pertain to the towns of Ballygriffey in Co. Clare, and Ballygriffin in Co. Kerry. The spelling "? Gr?obhtha" is associated with the Co. Clare family, whose surname was also anglicised as "O'Griffey" or "Griffey". "? Gr?obhtha" translates to English as "descendant of the Griffin-like". The "? Gr?f?n" spelling belongs to the Kerry family. In Ireland, the name can also be associated with the Norman surname "Griffith", but to a much lesser degree. The surname Griffin is of patronymic origin.Who have we missed?
Tell us about any famous GRIFFIN (or surname variant) you think we should add here. We will get our genealogists to check them out and add them to the list. Thanks!
Join the conversation with the GRIFFIN tribe
- Find your GRIFFIN ancestor
- Tell us about your GRIFFIN Family
- Tell us about your GRIFFIN ancestors
- Ask a question about the GRIFFIN history
- Leave a message for GRIFFIN family members
I am looking for a Peter Griffin Born in Armagh born C 1829 I have tried on my family sights with no luck ,I hope someone can help Many thanks
HENRY GRIFFIN BORN 02-06-1915 DIED OCTOBER 2005
My name is Patrick Sage Griffin I’m an American from southern Georgia my family has little to nothing on the old country ,only what I know which is I’m mostly Irish and welsh but I don’t know which family I come from any help is appreciated cousins l!!!
Bruce Emery Griffin
Hello my name is Jairo R. Griffin Borne in Central America Nicaragua living in the USA now. My grat grandfather was borne in the USA and his parents where from Ireland I'm trying to see how far can I trace my last name and family.
Hi my grandmother Marie Blanche Griffin is from County Cork wondering if I still have relatives there
Hi, my father Jeffrey Griffin had his ancestry DNA test done recently and we found out that we originated from Munster, Ireland. We currently live in Queensland Australia
Hi- My name is Mark Henry James Griffin - I am trying to find out where in County Mayo my family originated from and to see if I still have relatives there?
Areas of Origin for GRIFFIN
Invite more GRIFFIN family members!
Write an email address and click 'Invite' to share this page with more members of the GRIFFIN tribe.
Log in or Register to invite others
Family Coat of Arms Generator

Why not see what your family crest could look like based on your own family characteristics?
Create CrestShow off the GRIFFIN Family Crest…
Wear your crest with pride...plenty of products to choose from