TheNameDBFitzgriffon
PatronymicMeaning
A surname meaning 'son of Griffin,' derived from the Norman 'Fitz' prefix combined with the personal name Griffin.
Etymology
The Norman prefix 'Fitz' (from Old French 'fils,' meaning son) was combined with the personal name Griffin, which itself derives from the mythological creature or the Welsh name Griffith. This naming pattern was common among Norman nobility and their descendants in England.
About the Fitzgriffon Surname
A Norman patronymic surname indicating descent from someone named Griffin. The name reflects the Norman conquest of England and the subsequent naming conventions adopted by the Anglo-Norman nobility.
Distribution
Historically found in England and Wales, particularly in areas with Norman settlement.