GRIFFEY
Griffey
Overview Griffey is a British surname with Welsh origins. The name is derived from the Welsh personal name "Gruffudd", which means "chief" or "lord". The surname is first recorded in medieval Wales and has since spread to various parts of the United Kingdom and other English-speaking countries.
History The Griffey surname is believed to have originated in Wales, with early records dating back to the 16th century. The Welsh spelling of the name often includes variations such as "Griffith" or "Gruffydd". Over time, members of the Griffey family migrated to other parts of the UK, including England and Scotland, as well as to countries such as the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
Distribution The Griffey surname is relatively uncommon, with most individuals bearing the name concentrated in Wales and some parts of England. The distribution of the surname in other countries is limited but can be found among Welsh diaspora communities.
Notable Individuals
- Ken Griffey Jr. - A famous American baseball player, known for his time with the Seattle Mariners and Cincinnati Reds.
- Pat Griffey - A former Scottish footballer who played for various clubs in the Scottish leagues.
- Mary Griffey - A Welsh author and historian known for her works on Welsh folklore and mythology.
There are approximately 202 people named Griffey in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Griffey.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Christopher
- Daniel
- David
- John
- Matthew
- Michael
- Mike
- Peter
- Robert
- Simon
- Stephen
- Timothy
Female
- Daphne
- Donna
- Doris
- Dorothy
- Gemma
- Harriet
- Jacqueline
- Janet
- Julie
- Katherine
- Mary
- Nicola
- Nina
- Phoebe
- Sarah
Similar and related surnames
- Griffie
- Griffies
- Griff
- Griffes
- Griffee
- Griffel
- Griffe
- Griffi
- Grif
- Griffice
- Carphey
- Carvey
- Corphey
- Corvey
- Craffey
- Craffy
- Cravey
- Creavey
- Creavy
- Creevey
- Creevy
- Croffey
- Cruvey
- Curfey
- Curphey
- Curphy
- Curvey
- Garvay
- Garvey
- Garvy
- Gharvy
- Gorvy
- Graffy
- Gravey
- Gravy
- Greavey
- Greavy
- Greevy
- Grevey
- Grevy
- Griffihs
- Griffin
- Griffine
- Griffis
- Griffit
- Griffithe
- Griffo
- Griffs
- Griffy
- Grifi
- Grifo
- Grive
- Karvey
- Kervoy
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.