Griffon Family History
Griffon Name Meaning
French and Breton (mainly Finistère): from (Old) French griffon ‘gryphon’ (see Griffo ) hence a nickname for someone thought to resemble the mythical beast. French: from the ancient Germanic personal name Grifo a short form of names based on the element grif from grifan ‘to seize to grab’. Altered form of Welsh Griffin .
Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022