The Griffi(th)(s)(n)(ng) surname project is intended to provide an avenue for connecting the many branches of Griffith, Griffin, Griffis, and other forms of the surname. The patronymic naming system, practiced in Wales into the latter 18th century, makes this task more difficult. Evan, Thomas, Johns, Jones, Rees, Owen, and many other common Welsh names may share common male ancestors. Surnames included in the project include: Griffen, Griffeth, Griffeths, Griffets, Griffett, Griffin, Griffing, Griffis, Griffit, Griffith, Griffiths, Griffitth, etc.

For the results to be meaningful, participants will need to share their direct male line ancestry back to the earliest known GRIFFITH/GRIFFIN/GRIFFIS/etc., either in the form of a pedigree chart, family group sheets, or electronic GEDCOM files.  Living persons should be excluded from the documentation.

Our surname project is registered at Family Tree DNA (FTDNA). Most of your questions concerning DNA testing for genealogy purposes can be answered at that site or by contacting me. Click here for the order form to join the Griffi(th)(s)(n)(ng) surname project.

Robert D. Griffith
Administrator, Griffi(th)(s)(n)(ng) Surname Project 
309.694.3569
admin@dna.rdgriffith.com