MCGIFFEN
Recorded variant spellings include Mc Giffen, Mcgiffen
McGiffen
McGiffen is a surname of Scottish and, more commonly, Irish origin. The surname is an anglicized form of the Gaelic name "Mac Dhuibhfinn," which translates to "son of the fair/white/black." This suggests that the original bearers of the name may have had fair or dark complexions.
The surname McGiffen is found primarily in Ireland, particularly in the counties of Ulster, where many Scots settled during the Plantation of Ulster in the 17th century. The name is also prevalent in Scotland, reflecting the historical ties between the two nations.
Notable individuals with the surname McGiffen include [provide examples if known].
The McGiffen surname carries a rich history and is part of the diverse tapestry of British and Irish surnames.
Typical given names associated with the McGiffen surname
Male
- Albert
- Andrew
- Bert
- Christopher
- David
- Dennis
- James
- John
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Scott
Female
- Amanda
- Cheryl
- Diane
- Helena
- Jane
- Janet
- Julie
- Lesley
- Linda
- Selina
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Did you know?
According to a survey carried out by Democracy Club, politicians and candidates with the surname McGiffen are most likely to say that their favourite biscuit is a Chocolate Hobnob.
There are approximately 204 people named McGiffen in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named McGiffen.
Famous people named McGiffen
- James McGiffen - Football player (1904 to 1929)
Names and descriptions courtesy of Wikipedia, and may contain errors. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of every famous person with this name.