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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
- Nicholas Griffin -- --, 1476 May 15, 1509
- Benoni Griffin -- --, 1714 February 13, 1801 Connecticut Colony
- John Griffin -- --, 1608 August 23, 1681
- Ephraim Griffin -- --, 1668 September 26, 1725 Connecticut
- Nora Gladys Griffin -- --, 1894 December 0, 1978 England
Griffin Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Fanny Griffin -- --, 1869 May 1, 1936 England
- Mary Ann Griffin -- --, 1824 December 0, 1890 England
- James Allen Griffin -- --, 1804 April 18, 1869 North Carolina
- Ira Griffin -- --, 1775 February 4, 1830 South Carolina
- Edward Griffin -- --, 1693 June 22, 1742
