Surname · Welsh origin
Griffiths
Meaning
The surname Griffiths means Son of Gruffudd.
Origin
Welsh
Type
patronymic
Variants
1
The origin of the surname Griffiths
Griffiths comes from Gruffudd, linked to “strong lord” or “chief.”
What kind of surname is Griffiths?
Griffiths is a patronymic surname, derived from a father's or ancestor's given name. It belongs to the Welsh naming tradition — you can read how Welsh surnames were formed on our Welsh last names page.
Variants & spellings of Griffiths
You may also see this surname written as:
- Griffith
Other Welsh surnames
Other patronymic surnames
Family names formed the same way, from different cultures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Griffiths mean?
The surname Griffiths means Son of Gruffudd. Griffiths comes from Gruffudd, linked to “strong lord” or “chief.”
Where does the surname Griffiths come from?
Griffiths is a surname of Welsh origin.
What kind of surname is Griffiths?
Griffiths is a patronymic surname, derived from a father's or ancestor's given name.
What are other spellings of Griffiths?
Variant spellings of Griffiths include Griffith.
What are other Welsh surnames?
Other Welsh surnames include Bevan, Bowen, Lloyd, Maddox, Meredith, Morgan.