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Griffin Family History
Griffin Genealogy & Family TreeGriffin is an Irish surname from Munster, Ireland, where the family was given lands by Strongbow for their help with the Anglo-Norman invasion. It comes from the Gaelic name O Griobhtha, which means “griffin-like.” Roots for the name can also be found in Wales. The family motto is Non quo, sed quo modo which means “Not for whom, but in what manner.”
Other spellings include “O’Griffin,” “Griffen,” “O’Griffen,” “Griffith,” “Griffey,” “Griffy,” and “O’Griffy.” Notable people with the surname include American archaeologist James Bennett Griffin, American author and journalist John Howard Griffin (Black Like Me), American football player Robert Lee Griffin (Washington Redskins), American entertainer Merv Griffin Jr., and American comedian Kathy Griffin (Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D List). The first Griffin to come to America was Reginald Griffin in Virginia in 1621.
Griffin Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Mary Griffin -- --, 1651 June 23, 1728 Connecticut
- Aaron Griffin -- --, 1759 December 0, 1820
- Sarah Griffin -- --, 1827 December 0, 1880 Massachusetts
- Julia Patsy Griffin -- --, 1863 May 2, 1943
- Austin Griffin -- --, 1904 December 0, 1998 Iowa
Griffin Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Courtland Griffin -- --, 1851 July 1, 1933 Ontario
- William A Griffin -- --, 1833 December 0, 1834 Alabama
- Minnie Laurie Griffin -- --, 1890 March 31, 1961 Virginia
- Herbert Richard Griffin -- --, 1922 May 12, 2001 Pennsylvania
- Hannah Griffin -- --, 1649 December 0, 1699 Connecticut
