MCGIFFEN
Also recorded as 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.
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The McGiffen surname carries a rich history and is part of the diverse tapestry of British and Irish surnames.
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.
Typical given names associated with the 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