Griffin is a surname of Irish, English and Welsh origin. Griffin was the 75th most common surname on the island of Ireland in 1891. It was estimated in 2000 that Griffin is the 114th most common surname in the U.S., with a population in the order of two hundred thousand.

Griffin in Ireland

The surname "Griffin" has a number of sources in

Ireland Ireland (, ; ; Ulster Scots dialect, Ulster-Scots: ) is an island in the North Atlantic Ocean, in Northwestern Europe. Geopolitically, the island is divided between the Republic of Ireland (officially Names of the Irish state, named Irelan ...

Uí Ghríofa

The spelling Ó Gríofa (male) or Ní Ghríofa (female) is associated with the Co. Clare family, whose surname was also anglicised as O'Griffey or O'Griffy. Ó Gríofa translates to English as "descendant of the Griffin-like". Prior to the Irish spelling review, Ó Gríofa was spel
Ó Gríobhtha
The Ó Gríofa were chieftains of th
Cineal Cuallachta
branch of th
Dál gCais
or

Dalcassians The Dalcassians ( ) are a Gaelic Irish clan, generally accepted by contemporary scholarship as being a branch of the Déisi Muman, that became very powerful in Ireland during the 10th century. Their genealogies claimed descent from Tál Cas. ...

, with their castle a
Ballygriffy
located in North Ballygriffey, Dysert (formerly the barony of Inchiquin). The Ó Gríofa are of the same stock as the

O'Dea O'Dea ( ; , formerly ), is an Irish surname derived from ', the name of a tenth-century clan chieftain. According to historian C. Thomas Cairney, the O'Deas were one of the chiefly families of the Dal gCais or Dalcassians who were a tribe of ...

s and the O'Quins, who belong to th
Uí Fhearmaic

Kerry Griffins

The Kerry Griffins are descendants of Gallowglasses who fought in the

Desmond Rebellions The Desmond Rebellions occurred in 1569–1573 and 1579–1583 in the Irish province of Munster. They were rebellions by the Earl of Desmond, the head of the FitzGerald dynasty in Munster, and his followers, the Geraldines and their allies, ...

against the English.

Griffith

In Ireland, the surname Griffin can also be associated with the Welsh surname "

Griffith Griffith may refer to: People * Griffith (name) * Griffith (surname) * Griffith (given name) Places Antarctica * Mount Griffith, Ross Dependency * Griffith Peak (Antarctica), Marie Byrd Land * Griffith Glacier, Marie Byrd Land * Griffith Ridge, ...

", but to a much lesser degree.O'Laughin 1997

Griffin in Wales

The surname "Griffin" in Wales, generally speaking, is a variant of the surname "

", or other similar Welsh names.

Notable people with the surname

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* Abigail Griffin, American politician *

Adrian Griffin Adrian Darnell Griffin Sr. (born July 4, 1974) is an American professional basketball coach and former player who most recently served as the head coach for the Milwaukee Bucks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played in the NBA a ...

(born 1974), American basketball player * Alan Griffin (politician) (born 1960), Australian politician *

Alex Griffin Ned's Atomic Dustbin is an English rock band formed in Stourbridge, West Midlands, in November 1987. The band took their name from an episode of radio comedy programme ''The Goon Show''. The band is unusual for using two bass-players in their ...

(born 1971), English guitarist *

Alfredo Griffin Alfredo Claudino Baptist Read Griffin (born October 6, 1957) is a Dominican former professional baseball player. He played shortstop in Major League Baseball (MLB) for four teams from 1976 to 1993. Playing career Griffin began his career as a ...

(born 1957), Dominican Republic baseball player *

Alistair Griffin Alistair Richard Griffin (born 1 November 1977) is an English singer-songwriter and musician. Already an established songwriter, he first became famous as a solo artist through his appearances on the BBC television show ''Fame Academy 2'' in 2 ...

(born 1977), English singer/songwriter and musician * Andy Griffin (born 1979), English footballer *

Angela Griffin Angela Mellissa Griffin (born 19 July 1976) is an English actress, television presenter and director who has been active on British television since the early 1990s. She is best known for portraying the roles of Fiona Middleton in the ITV soa ...

(born 1976), English television actress *

Anne Dias-Griffin Anne Dias-Griffin (born January 1, 1970) is a French-American investor. She is the founder and chief executive officer of Aragon, an investment firm active in global equities, with a focus on the internet, technology, and consumer sectors, as wel ...

(born 1971), French/American hedge fund manager *

Anne Griffin (writer) Anne Griffin is an Irish novelist and short story writer based in Mullingar, County Westmeath. Life Originally from a working class family in Blackrock, Dublin, Blackrock in Dublin, Griffin worked for bookseller Waterstones. She later attended ...

(fl 2013 –), Irish short story writer and novelist *

Anthony Griffin (rugby league) Anthony or Tony Griffin may refer to: * Anthony J. Griffin (1866–1935), U.S. Representative from New York * Anthony C. Griffin, American plastic surgeon * Anthony Griffin (Royal Navy officer) (1920–1996), Controller of the Royal Navy * Anthony ...

, Australian rugby league football coach *

Anthony Jerome Griffin Anthony Jerome Griffin (April 1, 1866 – January 13, 1935) was an American lawyer, war veteran, and politician from New York. He served ten terms in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1918 to 1935. An amateur author he wrote poetry, stories ...

(1866–1935), American politician *

Archie Griffin Archie Mason Griffin (born August 21, 1954) is an American former football running back who played with the Cincinnati Bengals in the National Football League (NFL) for seven seasons. He played college football for the Ohio State Buckeyes, wh ...

(born 1954), American football player *

Arthur Griffin (disambiguation) Arthur Griffin may refer to: * Arthur Griffin (architect) (1883–1967), New Zealand architect * Arthur Griffin (cricketer) (1887–1962), English cricketer * Arthur Griffin (footballer) (1871–1945), English footballer * Arthur Griffin (photograp ...

, several people * AJ Griffin (born 1988), American baseball player

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Bartholomew Griffin Bartholomew Griffin (fl. 1596) was an English poet. He is known for his ''Fidessa'' sequence of sonnets, published in 1596. Works In August 1572 the Queen made a progress to Warwick, spending several days at Kenilworth Castle as guest of the Earl ...

(died 1602), English poet *

Becky Griffin Rebecca "Becky" Griffin (; born 27 December 1977) is an Israeli-American television host, model, actress, and sports journalist. Biography Rebecca Griffin was born in Givatayim, Israel. Her mother Ariela ( Gadasi) of Yemenite-Jewish descent, ...

(born 1977), Israeli model and actress, and daughter of Bob Griffin *

Ben Griffin (disambiguation) Ben or Benjamin Griffin may refer to: * Ben Griffin (British Army soldier) (born 1977), former British SAS soldier and anti-war activist * Ben Griffin (soccer) (born 1986), Australian football (soccer) player * Ben Griffin (golfer) (born 1996), A ...

, several people *

Benjamin Griffin (disambiguation) Ben or Benjamin Griffin may refer to: * Ben Griffin (British Army soldier) (born 1977), former British SAS soldier and anti-war activist * Ben Griffin (soccer) (born 1986), Australian football (soccer) player * Ben Griffin (golfer) (born 1996), A ...

, several people * Bernard William Griffin (1899–1956), Cardinal Archbishop of Westminster 1943–56 *

Bessie Griffin Bessie Griffin (née Arlette B. Broil; July 6, 1922 – April 10, 1989) was an American gospel singer. From junior high into the late 1940s, she sang with the Southern Harps, who were better known later as the Southern Revivalists of New Orle ...

(1922–1989), American Gospel singer *

Blake Griffin Blake Austin Griffin (born March 16, 1989) is an American former professional basketball player. Griffin primarily played with the Los Angeles Clippers of the National Basketball Association (NBA) and played college basketball for the Oklahoma ...

(born 1989), American basketball player * Bob Griffin (born 1950),

American-Israeli Israeli Americans () are Americans who are of full or partial Israeli descent. The Israeli-American community, while predominantly Jewish, also includes various ethnic and religious minorities reflective of Israel's diverse demographics. This c ...

basketball player, and English Literature professor, and father of Becky Griffin * Brian C. Griffin (born 1953), American businessman & administrator *

Brian Griffin (photographer) Brian James Griffin (April 13th, 1948 –January 27th, 2024) was a British photographer. His portraits of 1980s pop musicians led to him being named the "photographer of the decade" by ''The Guardian'' in 1989. His work is held in the permanent ...

(1948–2024), British photographer

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Cedric Griffin Cedric Leonard Griffin (born November 11, 1982) is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the second round of the 2006 NFL draft. H ...

(born 1982), American football player *

Charles Griffin Charles Griffin (December 18, 1825 – September 15, 1867) was a career officer in the United States Army and a Union general in the American Civil War. He rose to command a corps in the Army of the Potomac and fought in many of the key campa ...

(1825–1867), American Union general *

Charlie Griffin Charles John Griffin (born 25 June 1979) is an English former professional footballer. Griffin started his career with Bristol Rovers, spending two years at the club and progressing through the club's youth system. He was released at the age of ...

(born 1979), British footballer *

Clarence Griffin Clarence James "Peck" Griffin (January 19, 1888 – March 28, 1973) was an American tennis player. His best major performance in singles was reaching the semi-finals of the 1916 U.S. National Championships (where he beat Wallace F. Johns ...

(1888–1973), American tennis player *

Clive Griffin Clive Griffin (born 30 December 1961) is a British soul vocalist, best known for his hit duet, "When I Fall in Love" (US No. 23) with pop singer Celine Dion. Clive was discovered by producer/composer Richard Niles who got him a deal with Me ...

(born 1964), British singer * Colin Griffin (born 1982), Irish race walker * Colin Griffin (footballer) (born 1956), English footballer *

Cornelius Griffin Cornelius Griffin (; born December 3, 1976) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the New York Giants in the second round of the 2000 NFL draft. H ...

(born 1986), American football player *

Cyrus Griffin Cyrus Griffin (July 16, 1748 – December 14, 1810) was an American lawyer and politician, who served as the final President of the Congress of the Confederation and first United States district judge of the United States District Court for the ...

(1749–1810), American lawyer & administrator *

Corey Griffin The Ice Bucket Challenge, sometimes called the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, is an activity involving the pouring of a bucket of ice water over a person's head, either by another person or self-administered, to promote awareness of the disease amyo ...

(born 1984), American law enforcement officer and standard bearer of horrible Griffen tattoo

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Dale "Buffin" Griffin Terence Dale "Buffin" Griffin (24 October 1948 – 17 January 2016) was an English drummer and a founding member of 1970s rock band Mott the Hoople. Later, he worked as a producer, and produced many of the BBC Radio 1 John Peel sessions from 1 ...

(1948–2016), British musician * Daniel T. Griffin (1911–1941), American Navy pilot *

Danny Griffin (footballer) Daniel Joseph Griffin (born 10 August 1977) is a Northern Irish retired footballer. He was primarily a defender, but could also play in midfield. He is a youth coach with his first professional club, St Johnstone. Career At age 15, Griffin le ...

(born 1977), Northern Ireland footballer * David Griffin (disambiguation) *

David Ray Griffin David Ray Griffin (August 8, 1939 – November 2022) was an American professor of philosophy of religion and theology and a 9/11 conspiracy theorist.Sources describing David Ray Griffin as a "conspiracy theorist", "conspiracist", "conspiracy nut ...

(1939–2022), philosopher, theologian, and proponent of 9/11 conspiracy theories *

Deborah Griffin Deborah Griffin is a pioneer of the growth of women's rugby, both in England and globally. Biography Griffin took up the sport of rugby at University College London. She played in the first game of Women’s rugby in England against King’s C ...

, English rugby player * Deborah H. Griffin, American census statistician *

Des Griffin Des Griffin (born 1934 in Northern Ireland) is an American author who writes from what he claims to be a firmly Christian standpoint, and who documents what he alleges are the global agendas of the New World Order, as declared by President George ...

, American conspiracy theorist *

Dev Griffin Devin Joseph Jordan Griffin (born 23 December 1984) is a British radio presenter, DJ and actor, who is most commonly known for presenting Heart's evening show since January 2022 and Heart's Feel Good Weekend since January 2021. He is also know ...

(born 1984), British DJ and presenter *

Donald Griffin Donald Redfield Griffin (August 3, 1915 – November 7, 2003) was an American professor of zoology at various universities who conducted seminal research in animal behavior, animal navigation, acoustic orientation and sensory biophysics. In 1938 ...

(1915–2003), American zoologist *

Doug Griffin Douglas Lee Griffin (June 4, 1947 – July 27, 2016) was an American professional baseball second baseman who played for the California Angels and Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball (MLB). Early life Griffin played high school baseball at E ...

(1947–2016), American baseball player * Drew Griffin (1962–2022), American journalist

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Eddie Griffin Edward Rubin Griffin (born July 15, 1968) is an American stand-up comedian and actor. He is best known for portraying Eddie Sherman in the sitcom '' Malcolm & Eddie'', the title character in the 2002 comedy film '' Undercover Brother'', and Tib ...

, African-American actor and comedian * Edgar Griffin, British politician * Edna Griffin (1909–2000), civil rights activist *

Eric Griffin (musician) Murderdolls was an American rock band formed in Hollywood, California in 2002. Its lineup consisted of core members Wednesday 13 and Joey Jordison while former touring members included Ben Graves, Acey Slade, Eric Griffin and Tripp Eisen. The ...

, American rock guitarist *

Eric Griffin (basketball) Eric Londery Griffin (born May 26, 1990) is an American professional basketball player for Paisas Basketball of the Basketball Champions League Americas. He played college basketball for Hiwassee College, Garden City CC, and Campbell University ...

(born 1990), basketball player for

Hapoel Be'er Sheva Hapoel Be'er Sheva Football Club (, ''Moadon HaKaduregel Hapoel Be'er Sheva'') is an Israeli professional association football, football club from the city of Beersheba, Be'er Sheva, that competes in the Israeli Premier League. The club was estab ...

of the

Israel Basketball Premier League Ligat HaAl (, lit., ''Supreme League or Premier League''), or the Israeli Basketball Premier League, is a professional basketball league in Israel and the highest level of basketball in the country. The league's name is abbreviated as either BSL ...

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Floyd Griffin Floyd L. Griffin Jr. (born May 24, 1944) is an American politician and retired U.S Army colonel. He served as the mayor of Milledgeville, Georgia, from 2001 to 2005, and represented the 25th district in the Georgia State Senate from 1995 to 1999 ...

(born 1944), American politician *

Forrest Griffin Forrest Griffin (born July 1, 1979) is an American retired mixed martial artist and former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion. He was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame in 2013 and is the Vice President of Athlete Development at the UFC Performan ...

(born 1979), American MMA fighter * Foster Griffin (born 1995), American baseball player * Francis Griffin (disambiguation) ** Francis E. Griffin (1910–1973), American architect *

Francis Vielé-Griffin Francis Vielé-Griffin (pseudonym of Egbert Ludovicus Viélé, 26 May 186412 November 1937), was a French symbolist poet. He was born at Norfolk, Virginia, USA, the son of General Egbert Ludovicus Viele, and moved to France with his mother (the ...

(1864–1937), French poet * Frank Hastings Griffin (1886–1975), American chemist who invented Rayon

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G. Edward Griffin George Edward Griffin (born November 7, 1931) is an American author, filmmaker, lecturer, and a conspiracy theorist. Griffin's writings promote a number of right-wing views and conspiracy theories regarding politics, defense and health care. In h ...

(born 1931), American film producer, publisher, author, lecturer and conspiracy theorist *

Gavin Griffin Gavin Griffin (born August 28, 1981, in Darien, Illinois) is an American professional poker player. He attended Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas. Starting as an internet poker player he successfully made the transition to live po ...

(born 1981), American poker player *

Geoffrey Griffin (cricketer) Geoffrey Merton Griffin (12 June 1939 – 16 November 2006) was a Test cricketer who toured England with the South African cricket team in 1960, appearing in two Test matches. A right-arm, fast bowler and lower order batsman, his selection fo ...

(1939–2006), South African Test cricketer *

Geoffrey William Griffin Geoffrey William Griffin Order of the British Empire, OBE was the founding director of Starehe Boys' Centre and School in Kenya. He founded the centre in November, 1959 with the help of Geoffrey Gatama Geturo and Joseph Kamiru Gikubu. He was di ...

, youth leader in Kenya * George Griffin (1849–1897), American freed slave and confidant of Mark Twain * George C. Griffin, American university teacher and administrator * George Eugene Griffin (1781–1863), English pianist and composer *

Gerald Griffin Gerald Griffin (; 12 December 1803 – 12 June 1840) was an Irish-born novelist, poet and playwright. His novel ''The Collegians'' was the basis of Dion Boucicault's play '' The Colleen Bawn''. Feeling he was "wasting his time" writing fiction ...

, Irish novelist, poet and playwright *

Gerald D. Griffin Gerald D. Griffin (born December 25, 1934) is an American aeronautical engineer and former NASA official, who served as a flight director during the Apollo program and director of Johnson Space Center, succeeding Chris Kraft in 1982. When Gr ...

(born 1934), American aeronautical engineer * Grey Griffin (alternate name of

Grey DeLisle Grey DeLisle (; born Erin Grey Van Oosbree; August 24, 1973), sometimes credited as Grey Griffin, is an American voice actress and singer-songwriter. DeLisle is known for various roles in animated productions and video games. On September 27, ...

)

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Harriet Griffin Harriet Madeline Griffin (April 6, 1903 – January 13, 1991) was an American mathematician, and the author of a textbook on number theory. She taught for many years at Brooklyn College. Education and career Griffin was born on April 6, 1903, in ...

(1903–1991), American mathematician * A. Harry Griffin, journalist and mountaineer * Harry Griffin (cricketer), English cricketer *

Hayden Griffin Hayden Griffin (23 January 1943 – 24 March 2013) was a stage designer, known for his work for the Royal Court Theatre and the Royal National Theatre in London. Griffin was "regarded by many as the finest stage designer of his generation". Early ...

(1943–2013), British stage designer *

Helen Griffin Helen Griffin (1958 – 29 June 2018) was a British actress, playwright and screenwriter from Swansea, Wales. She appeared regularly in theatre and television and wrote and starred in the 2005 film ''Little White Lies''. She also appeared in the ...

(1959–2018), Welsh actress and writer

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* Ian P. Griffin, British astronomer

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James Bennett Griffin James Bennett Griffin or Jimmy Griffin (January 12, 1905 – May 31, 1997) was an American archaeologist. He is regarded as one of the most influential archaeologists in North America in the 20th century. Personal life Born in Atchison, Kansa ...

, American archaeologist * James D. Griffin, American politician *

Jane Griffin (Lady Franklin) Jane, Lady Franklin (née Griffin; 4 December 1791 – 18 July 1875) was a British explorer, seasoned traveller and the second wife of the English explorer Sir John Franklin. During her husband's period as Lieutenant-Governor of Van Diemen's L ...

Jimmy Griffin James Arthur Griffin (August 10, 1943 – January 11, 2005) was an American singer, guitarist and songwriter, best known for his work with the 1970s soft rock band Bread. He won an Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1970 as co-writer ...

, American singer and songwriter * John Griffin (disambiguation) *

John-Ford Griffin John-Ford David Griffin (born November 19, 1979) is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Toronto Blue Jays. Early life An All-State athlete at Sarasota High School, was part of a ...

, American professional baseball player * John Griffin Griffin, name used by John Griffin Whitwell, 4th Baron Howard de Walden *

John Howard Griffin John Howard Griffin (June 16, 1920 – September 9, 1980) was an American journalist and author from Texas who wrote about and championed racial equality. He is best known for his 1959 project to temporarily pass as a black man and journey throu ...

, American journalist and author *

Johnny Griffin John Arnold Griffin III (April 24, 1928 – July 25, 2008) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist. Nicknamed "the Little Giant" for his short stature and forceful playing, Griffin's career began in the mid-1940s and continued until the month of ...

, American jazz saxophonist

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Kathy Griffin Kathleen Mary Griffin (born November 4, 1960) is an American comedian and actress who has starred in television series, comedy specials and has released multiple comedy albums. In 2007 and 2008, Griffin won Primetime Emmy Awards for her rea ...

, American comedian and actress *

Katie Griffin Katie Griffin (born January 14, 1973) is a Canadian actress and singer who has appeared on television, films and voiced animations. Her roles include the voices of Sailor Mars in the original English Canadian dub of ''Sailor Moon'', Lauren in ' ...

, Canadian actress and singer *

Kelsey Griffin Kelsey Michelle Griffin (born July 2, 1987) is an American-Australian professional women's basketball player. She was drafted 3rd overall in the 2010 WNBA draft. Griffin played college basketball with the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Griffin was named ...

(born 1987), American–Australian basketball player *

Kenneth C. Griffin Kenneth Cordele Griffin (born October 15, 1968) is an American hedge fund manager, entrepreneur and investor. He is the founder, chief executive officer, co- chief investment officer, and 80% owner of Citadel LLC, a multinational hedge fund. He ...

, hedge fund manager and Forbes 400 member * Kenneth W. Griffin (1909–1956), American organist *

Kevin Griffin Kevin Michael Griffin (born October 1, 1968) is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer. He is best known as the lead vocalist of the rock band Better Than Ezra, with whom he has released nine studio albums. He has also issued one s ...

, American singer, songwriter and record producer

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Lanto Griffin Lanto Maitreya Griffin (born June 15, 1988) is an American professional golfer on the PGA Tour. Early life Griffin was born in Mount Shasta, California, and moved with his family at a young age to Blacksburg, Virginia. He played college golf at ...

(born 1988), American professional golfer *

Larry Griffin Larry Griffin (September 23, 1954 – June 21, 1995) was sentenced to death for the murder of 19-year-old Quintin Moss in St. Louis, Missouri on the afternoon of June 26, 1980. Moss was killed in a drive-by shooting while allegedly dealing drugs o ...

, American murderer *

Leonard Griffin (soccer) Leonard Griffin (born September 11, 1982) is an American former soccer player. He currently serves as the head coach for the California men's soccer team. Career College and amateur Griffin attended Littlerock High School in Littlerock, Calif ...

, American soccer player * Liam Griffin (disambiguation) *

Lideatrick Griffin Lideatrick "Tulu" Griffin (born January 23, 2001) is an American professional football wide receiver. He played college football for the Mississippi State Bulldogs. Early life Griffin attended Philadelphia High School in Philadelphia, Mississip ...

(born 2001), American football player * Lois Griffin (Toronto politician) *

Lorna Griffin Lorna Joann Griffin (born June 9, 1956, in Hamilton, Montana) is a retired female shot putter and discus thrower from the United States. She was a two-time silver medalist at the 1983 Pan American Games. Griffin qualified for the 1980 U.S. Olympi ...

, American sportswoman *

Lynne Griffin Lynne Griffin (born 17 September 1952) is a Canadian actress. She is known for her work in film, television and stage, particularly her appearances in the horror films '' Black Christmas'' (1974) and ''Curtains'' (1983), the Bob and Doug McKenz ...

, Canadian actress

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Malaika Griffin Malaika Tamu Griffin (born May 11, 1971) is an American woman serving a life sentence at the DWCF in Denver, Colorado for shooting her neighbor Jason Patrick Horsley to death in May 1999. After the shooting, Griffin became a fugitive from justice ...

(born 1971), Anti-white racist convicted of the 1999 murder of Jason Patrick Horsley in Denver, Colorado * Marc Griffin (born 1956), American judge * Marcus Griffin, American football player *Matthew "Leth" Griffin, marketing and publishing director for

Team A team is a group of individuals (human or non-human) working together to achieve their goal. As defined by Professor Leigh Thompson of the Kellogg School of Management, " team is a group of people who are interdependent with respect to in ...

Cherry A cherry is the fruit of many plants of the genus ''Prunus'', and is a fleshy drupe (stone fruit). Commercial cherries are obtained from cultivars of several species, such as the sweet '' Prunus avium'' and the sour '' Prunus cerasus''. The na ...

and Mongoose Rodeo. *

Marion Mahony Griffin Marion Mahony Griffin (; February 14, 1871 – August 10, 1961) was an American architect and artist. She was one of the first licensed female architects in the world, and is considered an original member of the Prairie School. Her work in ...

, American architect and artist * Martin Griffin (disambiguation) *

Marvin Griffin Samuel Marvin Griffin, Sr. (September 4, 1907 – June 13, 1982) was an American politician from the U.S. state of Georgia. A lifelong Democrat, Griffin was a native of Bainbridge, Georgia and publisher of the ''Bainbridge Post-Searchlig ...

, American politician *

Merv Griffin Mervyn Edward Griffin Jr. (July 6, 1925 – August 12, 2007) was an American television show host and media mogul. He began his career as a radio and big band singer, later appearing in film and on Broadway theatre, Broadway. From 1962 to 1986, G ...

(1925–2007), entertainer, talk show host, and creator of the television game shows ''Jeopardy!'' and ''Wheel of Fortune'' * Michael D. Griffin, administrator of NASA * Michael F. Griffin, anti-abortion activist who killed David Gunn *

Michael Griffin (American football) Michael Devin Griffin (born January 4, 1985) is an American former professional football player who was a safety for 10 seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Texas Longhorns. He was selected by the T ...

(born 1985), American football player * Michael Griffin (Irish priest), murdered during the Irish War for Independence * Miriam T. Griffin, classicist and Fellow of Somerville College, Oxford *

Montell Griffin Montell Julian Griffin (born June 6, 1970) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1993 to 2011. He held the World Boxing Council (WBC) light heavyweight title in 1997. At regional level, he held multiple light heavyweight cham ...

(born 1970), American boxer * Morgan Griffin (born 1992), Australian actress

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Nick Griffin Nicholas John Griffin (born 1 March 1959) is a British far-right politician who was chairman of the British National Party (BNP) from 1999 to 2014, and a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) for North West England from 2009 to 2014. Follow ...

(born 1959), former chairman of the British National Party *

Nonnie Griffin Nonnie Griffin (20 October 1933 – 7 June 2019) was a Canadian film, stage, television and voice actress. She studied at the Toronto Conservatory in her native land, the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in London, and even with famed mime artist M ...

(1933–2019), Canadian stage actress

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Olaijah Griffin Olaijah Griffin (born March 10, 1999) is an American football cornerback who is a free agent. He played college football at USC and was signed by the Buffalo Bills as an undrafted free agent in 2021. High school career Griffin played the positi ...

(born 1999), American football player

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* Patrick Griffin (disambiguation), several people *

Patty Griffin Patricia Jean Griffin (born March 16, 1964) is an American singer, songwriter, and musician.Griffin, Patricia She is a vocalist and plays guitar and piano. She is known for her stripped-down songwriting style in the folk music genre. Her songs ...

(born 1964), American singer-songwriter * Paul Griffin (disambiguation), several people * Peter Griffin (disambiguation), several people

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Quentin Griffin Quentin LaVell Griffin (born January 12, 1981) is an American former professional football player who was a running back for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Oklahoma Sooners. Early l ...

(born 1981), American football player

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Rashawn Griffin Rashawn Griffin (born 1980) is an American visual artist and educator. He has worked as an installation artist, sculptor, multimedia artist, and painter. His work explores identity and race. Griffin teaches at the University of Kansas. Early lif ...

(born 1980), American visual artist, educator * Renee Griffin (born 1968), American actress *

Richard Griffin and Company Richard Griffin & Co. was a bookselling, publishing and scientific equipment company owned by Charles Griffin, based in Glasgow, Scotland. In the 19th century it acted as publisher to the University of Glasgow The University of Glasgow (abbrev ...

, 19th-century Scots publishing house *

Richard Allen Griffin Richard Allen Griffin (born April 15, 1952) is a United States circuit judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. Previously, he was a judge on the Michigan Court of Appeals. Griffin was first nominated to the United Sta ...

(born 1952), American judge *

Rick Griffin Richard Alden "Rick" Griffin (June 18, 1944 – August 18, 1991) was an American artist and one of the leading designers of psychedelic posters in the 1960s. He was a key figure in the underground comix movement as a fouding member of the ' ...

(1944–1991), American illustrator & cartoonist *

Robert Griffin III Robert Lee Griffin III (born February 12, 1990), nicknamed RGIII or RG3, is an American former professional football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for eight seasons, most notably with the Washington Redskins. He ...

(born 1990), American football player * Robert P. Griffin (1923–2015), American politician *

Roger Griffin Roger David Griffin (born 31 January 1948) is a British professor of modern history and political theorist at Oxford Brookes University, England. His principal interest is the socio-historical and ideological dynamics of fascism, as well as v ...

(born 1948), British historian * Roger F. Griffin, British astronomer * Ron Griffin (footballer) (1919–1987), English footballer * Ron Griffin (artist) (born 1954), American artist * Ruth Griffin (1893–1984), American actress better known as

Ruth Renick Ruth Renick (born Ruth Griffin; September 23, 1893 - May 7, 1984) was an American actress on stage and in films. She made her debut in film in 1919, in a silent film. Her career spanned the shift to "talkies", and Renick had her last role in a ...

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* S. A. Griffin (born 1954), American poet & actor *

Samuel Griffin Samuel Griffin (April 20, 1746November 23, 1810) was an American lawyer, soldier and politician from Virginia. Following his service during the American Revolutionary War as a Continental Army officer, Griffin served as mayor of Williamsburg, ...

(1746–1810), American lawyer & politician *

Sandy Griffin Tobias Charles "Sandy" Griffin (October 24, 1858 – June 24, 1926) was a Major League Baseball center fielder. Griffin played for the New York Gothams (1884), Rochester Broncos (1890), Washington Statesmen (1891), and the National League ...

(1858–1926), American baseball player *

Shaquem Griffin Shaquem Alphonso Griffin (born July 20, 1995) is an American former professional linebacker who played in the National Football League (NFL) for four seasons. He is the twin brother of Shaquill Griffin, and both brothers played college footb ...

(born 1995), American football player and twin brother of: * Shaquill Griffin (born 1995), also an American football player *

Simon Goodell Griffin Simon Goodell Griffin (August 9, 1824 – January 14, 1902) was a Union Army brigadier general during the American Civil War, farmer, teacher, lawyer and New Hampshire state legislator.Eicher, John H., and Eicher, David J., ''Civil War Hig ...

(1824–1902), American soldier *

Steve Griffin Steven Leroy Griffin (born December 24, 1964) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver for one season with the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Falcons in the 12th rou ...

(born 1964), American football player *

Susan Griffin Susan Griffin (born January 26, 1943) is a radical feminist philosopher, essayist and playwright particularly known for her innovative, hybrid-form ecofeminist works. Life Griffin was born in Los Angeles, California, on January 26, 1943, and h ...

(born 1943), American author

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* Taylor Griffin (born 1986), American basketball player (and brother of Blake Griffin) *

Ted Griffin Ted Griffin (born December 21, 1970) is an American screenwriter whose credits include '' Ravenous'', '' Rumor Has It'', and '' Ocean's Eleven''. Born in Pasadena, California, Griffin graduated from Colgate University in 1993. While attending u ...

(born 1970), American screenwriter *

Thomas Griffin (politician) Thomas Griffin (1773 – October 7, 1837) was an eighteenth and nineteenth century politician, planter, lawyer and judge from Virginia. Early and family life Born in Yorktown, Virginia to Dr. Corbin Griffin and his wife. His ancestors journe ...

(1773–1837), American politician, lawyer and judge * Tom Griffin (disambiguation), several people * Tyrone William Griffin Jr. (born 1985), American musician known professionally as Ty Dolla Sign *

Tyson Griffin Tyson Lee Griffin (born April 20, 1984) is a retired American mixed martial artist who competed in the lightweight division. He competed for the UFC, Strikeforce, the RFA, and the World Series of Fighting. Background Griffin was a standout wrest ...

(born 1984), American martial artist *

Todd Griffin Todd Griffin is an American musician and a former member of The Graveyard Train. He is pursuing a solo career and gained fame as the singer of the first version of the theme song to the popular American television series ''That '70s Show '' ...

, American musician

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Victor Griffin Victor Gilbert Benjamin Griffin (Dean Griffin) (24 May 1924 – 11 January 2017) was a Church of Ireland (Anglican) priest, theologian and author and a strongly liberal voice in Irish public life. Born in Carnew, County Wicklow, Griffin was edu ...

(1924–2017), Irish Anglican priest and author * Victor William Griffin (c. 1873–1958), Quapaw chief and peyote roadman from Oklahoma

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* W. E. B. Griffin (1929–2019), American author *

Walter Burley Griffin Walter Burley Griffin (November 24, 1876February 11, 1937) was an American architect and landscape architect. He designed Canberra, Australia's capital city, the New South Wales towns of Griffith, New South Wales, Griffith and Leeton, New So ...

(1878–1937), American architect and landscape architect most famous for planning Canberra *

William Richard Griffin William Richard Griffin (September 1, 1882 – March 18, 1944) was an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church who served as auxiliary bishop of the Diocese of La Crosse, Wisconsin. Biography Griffin born in Chicago, Illinois. He was orda ...

(1882–1944), American auxiliary bishop of the Diocese of La Crosse * William Michael Griffin (born 1968), hip-hop MC known as Rakim

Griffey

Anthony Dean Griffey Anthony Dean Griffey (born February 12, ? in High Point, North Carolina) is an American opera tenor. He is a regular presence on the stages of opera houses and concert halls around the world. Griffey has also been noted for his acting talent in add ...

(born 1970), American operatic tenor *

Carolyn Griffey Carolyn Griffey born April 3, 1969, is an American soul vocalist, and the longest standing female member of the soul R&B group Shalamar since 2001. She is the daughter of Disco (legend) Carrie Lucas and SOUL TRAIN/SOLAR Records boss and found ...

, American soul vocalist and member of the soul funk group Shalamar * Dan Griffey (born 1970), American politician *

Dick Griffey Richard Gilbert Griffey (November 16, 1938 – September 24, 2010) was an American record producer and music promoter who founded SOLAR Records, an acronym for "Sound of Los Angeles Records". The label played a major role in developing a funk ...

(1938–2010), American record producer and promoter, father of Carolyn Griffey *

Ken Griffey Jr. George Kenneth Griffey Jr. (born November 21, 1969), nicknamed "Junior" and "the Kid", is an American former professional baseball outfielder who played 22 years in Major League Baseball (MLB). He spent most of his career with the Seattle Mari ...

(born 1969), former Major League Baseball player *

Ken Griffey Sr. George Kenneth Griffey Sr. (born April 10, 1950) is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from through , most notably as a member of the Cincinnati Reds team that won three division titles ...

(born 1950), former Major League Baseball player, father of Ken Griffey Jr.

Fictional characters with the surname

* The

Griffin family The Griffin family is a fictional family and main characters in the animated television series ''Family Guy'', and who also appear in ''The Cleveland Show''. The Griffins are a dysfunctional family consisting of the married couple Peter and Loi ...

of ''

Family Guy ''Family Guy'' is an American animated sitcom created by Seth MacFarlane for the Fox Broadcasting Company. The series premiered on January 31, 1999, following Super Bowl XXXIII, with the rest of the first season airing from April 11, 1999. Th ...

'': **

Peter Griffin Peter Löwenbräu Griffin Sr. ( né Justin Peter Griffin) is a fictional character and the protagonist of the American animated sitcom ''Family Guy''. He is voiced by the series' creator, Seth MacFarlane, and first appeared on television, a ...

, father **

Lois Griffin Lois Patrice Griffin ( Pewterschmidt) is a fictional character from the American animated television series ''Family Guy''. She is voiced by Alex Borstein and first appeared in the show's pilot episode, "Death Has a Shadow", on January 31, 19 ...

, mother **

Meg Griffin Megan "Meg" Griffin is a fictional character from the American animated television series ''Family Guy''. She first appeared in the show's pilot episode, " Death Has a Shadow", on January 31, 1999. The character was originally voiced by La ...

, daughter and oldest child **

Chris Griffin Christopher Cross "Chris" Griffin is a fictional character from the animated television series ''Family Guy''. He is the second of three children of Peter and Lois Griffin and is the older brother of Stewie Griffin and the younger brother ...

, older son **

Stewie Griffin Stewart Gilligan "Stewie" Griffin is a fictional character from the animated television series ''Family Guy''. He is voiced by series creator Seth MacFarlane and first appeared on television, along with the rest of the Griffin family, in the ...

, younger son **

Brian Griffin Brian Griffin is a fictional character from the American animated sitcom ''Family Guy''. He is one of the main characters of the series and a member of the Griffin family. Created, designed, and voiced by Seth MacFarlane, he is an anthrop ...

, anthropomorphic pet dog ** Francis Griffin, Peter's (adoptive) father **

Thelma Griffin ''Family Guy (franchise), Family Guy'' is an American animated comedy multimedia franchise originally conceived and created by Seth MacFarlane for the Fox Broadcasting Company, primarily based on the animated series ''Family Guy'' (1999–present ...

, Peter's mother ** Karen "Heavy Flo" Griffin, Peter's sister * Griffin (''The Invisible Man''), fictional character in H. G. Wells' ''The Invisible Man'', first name Jack only in film versions * Judge Jürgen Griffin, a character in the ''Judge Dredd'' comic strip *

Henry Griffin Henry Griffin (1786 – 5 April 1866) was an eminent Irish people, Irish Anglican bishop in the mid 19th century. He was born in 1786 in Wexford and educated at Trinity College, Dublin. He was the Incumbent (ecclesiastical), incumbent at List ...

, a character in ''The O.C.'' *

Kylie Griffin The ''Ghostbusters'' franchise spans multiple films, animated series, novelizations, comic books, and video games. Beginning with the 1984 live-action film ''Ghostbusters'', directed by Ivan Reitman, and written by Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis, ...

, a character in ''Extreme Ghostbusters'' and in the IDW ''Ghostbusters'' comic series *

Ric Griffin Kobina Eric "Ric" Griffin is a fictional character from the BBC medical drama ''Holby City'', portrayed by actor Hugh Quarshie. The character is introduced as a consultant in general surgery during the series four episode " Rogue Males", origina ...

, a ''Holby City'' character played by actor Hugh Quarshie * Sandi Griffin, a character in the animated series ''Daria'' *

Clarke Griffin Clarke Griffin is a fictional character from the post-apocalyptic young adult science fiction novel series '' The 100'' by Kass Morgan, and the television series of the same name on The CW. She is the lead character in both the novels and the te ...

, a character in

The CW The CW Network, LLC (commonly referred to as The CW or simply CW) is an American commercial broadcast television network which is controlled by Nexstar Media Group through a 75% ownership interest. The network's name is derived from the firs ...

network series ''The 100'' * Arthur Griffin, a secondary character in American television series ''Big Time Rush'' *

Hawley Griffin This is a collection of the characters from ''The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen'', a comic book series created by Alan Moore and Kevin O'Neill, and its spin-off ''Nemo''. Overview Character's name * Original source/author * Appearances or ...

, a character from ''The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen''

References

* * O'Laughlin, M. C. (1997). "The Book of Irish Families Great & Small". Irish Genealogical Foundation * Matheson, R. E. (1891). "Special Report on Surnames in Ireland" * Williams, M. (1996) "Researching Local History" * U.S. Census Bureau (1990), Population Division, Population Analysis & Evaluation Staff {{surname, Griffin English-language surnames Surnames of Irish origin Anglicised Irish-language surnames Anglicised Welsh-language surnames