JAN

Origin and etymology In historic texts In the 1881 census Distribution map

Jan

Jan is a British surname of varied origins. It is derived from several languages, including Middle English, Dutch, Polish, and Czech. The name typically originates as a patronymic surname, meaning "son of Jan", with "Jan" being a variant of the name John.

The name Jan has historical ties to different regions and cultures, reflecting the complex history of the name bearers. It is prevalent in regions with strong Dutch or Eastern European influences, such as the Netherlands, Poland, and the Czech Republic.

Throughout history, individuals with the surname Jan have made notable contributions in various fields, including literature, politics, and science. The diversity of backgrounds and influences associated with the surname Jan underscores the rich tapestry of British surnames and their interconnectedness with global cultures.

There are approximately 4,946 people named Jan in the UK. That makes it roughly the 1,904th most common surname in Britain. Around 76 in a million people in Britain are named Jan.

Surname type: From given name or forename

Religion of origin: Muslim

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

Afsar
Akbar
Akhtar
Ali
Amir
Anwar
Fazal
Ibrahim
Karam
Mohammad
Mohammed
Sarwar

Female

Begum
Bibi
Gul
Majella
Muniza
Neelofarnaz
Noor
Parveen
Rahmat
Rehmat
Resham
Saima
Samina
Sayeda
Zeenat

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.