Sniffen

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Meaning

Possibly a diminutive or variant form of a surname related to sniffing or smelling.

Etymology

The etymology is obscure and may relate to a Dutch or English word, possibly with a diminutive suffix. It could be a variant of a surname with occupational or descriptive origins.

About the Sniffen Surname

Sniffen is a rare surname with uncertain origins, possibly of Dutch or English derivation. It appears primarily in American genealogical records.

Distribution

Found primarily in the United States, particularly in New England and New York.

Notable Bearers

Unknown

People with the Sniffen Surname

C.C. Sniffen

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