JAGGERS
Jaggers
Jaggers is a British surname of English origin. The name is derived from the old English personal name "Jak," which itself is a form of the name "John," combined with the suffix "-er," denoting a person who does or works with something.
The surname Jaggers is thought to have originated in the East Anglian region of England, with concentrations found in Norfolk, Suffolk, and Cambridgeshire.
One notable fictional character with the surname Jaggers is Mr. Jaggers from Charles Dickens' novel Great Expectations. Mr. Jaggers is a lawyer who plays a significant role in the story, serving as the guardian of the protagonist, Pip.
The Jaggers surname has a rich history in England, and individuals bearing this name can be found across various professions and walks of life. Today, the Jaggers name continues to be passed down through generations, maintaining its link with English heritage and genealogy.
There are approximately 439 people named Jaggers in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around seven in a million people in Britain are named Jaggers.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Charles
- Daniel
- David
- Graham
- John
- Mark
- Nicholas
- Nigel
- Paul
- Steven
- Thomas
Female
- Carol
- Caroline
- Claire
- Jean
- Joyce
- Karen
- Kate
- Lisa
- Louise
- Lynda
- Margaret
- Samantha
- Sarah
- Sharon
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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