There are
988
Giffens in the USA
Giffen is the
25115th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Giffen

RobertGiffen

Robert Giffen was a Scottish economist and statistician who is known for his contributions to the theory of demand and supply, especially the concept of Giffen goods.

SidneyGiffen

Sidney Giffen was an Australian cricketer who played for South Australia and Australia in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

BillGiffen

Bill Giffen was an Australian rules footballer who played for the Geelong Football Club and the Melbourne Football Club in the early 20th century.

MelGiffen

Mel Giffen was an American football player who played as a fullback for the Washington Huskies, the Green Bay Packers, and the Cleveland Rams in the 1940s.

R.A.J.Giffen

R.A.J. Giffen was a British Army officer who served in the Gordon Highlanders and the Special Air Service (SAS) during World War II.

WilliamGiffen

William Giffen was a British colonial administrator who served as the Governor of the Gold Coast (now Ghana) from 1949 to 1957.

JohnGiffen

John Giffen is an American filmmaker and screenwriter known for his work on popular films such as 'Back to the Future' and 'Forrest Gump.'

MaryGiffen

Mary Giffen was an American suffragist and activist who played a significant role in the women's rights movement in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

GeorgeGiffen

George Giffen was an Australian cricketer who played for South Australia and Australia in the late 19th century. He is considered one of the greatest all-rounders in cricket history.

MargaretGiffen

Margaret Giffen was a Scottish artist known for her landscape and genre paintings. She exhibited her work widely in Scotland and England in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Giffen Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Giffen' is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name 'Mac Ghobhainn' which means 'son of the smith.' It is a patronymic surname indicating the son of a blacksmith or metalworker.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Giffen' is most commonly found in Scotland, particularly in the areas of Ayrshire, Lanarkshire, and Renfrewshire. It is also found in smaller numbers in other parts of the United Kingdom, as well as in North America, Australia, and New Zealand.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Giffen' include 'Griffin,' 'Giffin,' 'Giffon,' 'Gippin,' 'Giffan,' 'Giffon,' 'Griffen,' 'Griffon,' 'Giffren,' and 'Giffent.'
Migration and ImmigrationPeople with the surname 'Giffen' have migrated and immigrated to various countries, including the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, primarily during periods of Scottish emigration in the 19th and 20th centuries.