Griffis Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Griffis Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Griffis family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 8
Labourer 8
Miner 7
Female Servant 5
Stone Miner 3
Independent 2
Ag Lab 2
Engineer 2
Cotton Tape Weaver 2
Painter 2
Clergyman 1
Independant 1
Ship Journeyman 1
Smith 1
Forgeman 1
Attorney 1
Blacksmith 1
Cooper 1
Cotton Spinner 1
Japan Stove 1
Nailer 1
Publican 1
School Maker 1
Tinkery Miner 1
Widow 1

Griffis Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Griffies 88% 1,459
2 Griffis 100% 710
3 Griffes 86% 670
4 Griffs 86% 280

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The surname Griffis is the 2nd most popular variant of Griffies.

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