Where Does The Surname Tiffany Come From?

The name "Tiffany" is much more common as a first name, rather than a surname and there is far more information available in terms of its origins, when examined as a given name. Nevertheless, as a surname Tiffany was "imported" to England in circa 1066, during the Norman Conquest. According to historical records, the first families to have this name lived in the Cumberland area.

It is thought that the name "Tiffany" originated in Greece and originally meant "revelation of God." In Greek, "Tiffany" often translates into "Theophania." Traditionally, the name was especially popular among people of the Catholic and Orthodox Christian faith, as the name is associated with the Feast of the Epiphany, which is celebrated on 6 January each year. At least one source asserted that "Tiffany" is of French origin, although most people do agree that this name first appeared in Greece, but no exact date is known.

In the United States, this name gained popularity during the 1990s and was among the top 50 names given to baby girls from 1980 to 2002. Alternative spellings of the name include "Tiffaney," " Tiffani" and "Tiffanie." When spelled "Tiffany," the name is essentially the traditional English form of the original Greek name, and first appeared in England during the Middle Ages. In English cultures, the name sometimes appears as "Tiffiny."