JAYNE
Jayne
Overview
Jayne is a surname of English origin, predominantly found in the United Kingdom and the United States. The name is believed to have originated from the given name Jane, a feminine form of John, which has Biblical roots.
Etymology
The surname Jayne is derived from 'Jane' which means 'God is gracious' or 'gift from God'. It is thought that the name was brought to Britain by the Normans, after the Norman Conquest of 1066.
Distribution and Popularity
The surname Jayne is found mostly in England, particularly in regions such as Yorkshire and Lancashire. Over time, some bearers of the surname emigrated to the United States, where it remains in use today. Within the UK, it is less common compared to other surnames.
Famous Bearers
- Olivia Jayne: A British actress known for her roles in theatre productions in London's West End.
- Henry Jayne: A renowned British scientist who made significant contributions to the field of chemistry.
- Sophie Jayne: An influential British fashion designer known for her innovative designs and unique style.
Variants
Variants of the surname Jayne include Jaynes, Jain, Jane, Jayne, and Janes. These variations reflect the evolution of the name over time and its adaptation to different dialects and languages.
There are approximately 1,034 people named Jayne in the UK. That makes it roughly the 7,179th most common surname in Britain. Around 16 in a million people in Britain are named Jayne.
Surname type: From given name or forename
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
- Christopher
- David
- John
- Keith
- Matthew
- Michael
- Paul
- Robert
- Russell
- Thomas
- William
Female
- Amanda
- Edith
- Emma
- Hilary
- Kerry
- Laura
- Lorraine
- Margaret
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Rebecca
- Samantha
- Sarah
- Valerie
Similar and related surnames
- Janes
- Jannings
- Jans
- Janson
- Jane
- Jaynes
- Jagne
- Jaehne
- Jain
- Jahn
- Jahns
- Jahnz
- Geanes
- Geynes
- Jaine
- Jaan
- Jagnes
- Jayna
- Gean
- Geana
- Geen
- Geene
- Gen
- Gena
- Gene
- Geneau
- Genee
- Genie
- Genn
- Genna
- Genne
- Gennie
- Gennoe
- Geno
- Genoe
- Genua
- Geoynne
- Geuna
- Gian
- Giana
- Giani
- Giann
- Gianna
- Gianni
- Giano
- Giauna
- Gien
- Gin
- Gina
- Ginai
- Gine
- Gini
- Ginn
- Ginne
- Ginno
- Gino
- Gioanni
- Gion
- Giona
- Gioni
- Giugni
- Giugno
- Giunn
- Gygn
- Gyne
- Gynn
- Gynne
- Gywn
- Gywnne
- Jaen
- Jaina
- Jaines
- Jaini
- Jains
- Jan
- Jana
- Janau
- Jance
- Janed
- Janeh
- Janew
- Janey
- Jani
- Jania
- Janie
- Janio
- Janke
- Jann
- Janna
- Janne
- Jannes
- Janney
- Janni
- Jannie
- Jannoo
- Janns
- Jannu
- Janny
- Jano
- Janoo
- Janse
- Janu
- Jany
- Janz
- Jaouane
- Jaouen
- Jaun
- Jaunoo
- Jayan
- Jaye
- Jayes
- Jayner
- Jean
- Jeane
- Jeanes
- Jeaney
- Jeanne
- Jeanneau
- Jeannes
- Jeanney
- Jeans
- Jeen
- Jeena
- Jeenes
- Jehn
- Jein
- Jen
- Jena
- Jenei
- Jenes
- Jeni
- Jenn
- Jenna
- Jenne
- Jennes
- Jenni
- Jennie
- Jenno
- Jeno
- Jeon
- Jeune
- Jeynes
- Jian
- Jianu
- Jin
- Jina
- Jine
- Jinn
- Jinna
- Jinno
- Jino
- Jinu
- Jn
- Joan
- Joane
- Joann
- Joanna
- Joanne
- Joannou
- Joen
- Joenn
- John
- Johna
- Johne
- Johnie
- Johnn
- Johnnie
- Joian
- Join
- Joine
- Jon
- Jona
- Jone
- Joni
- Jonn
- Jonna
- Joon
- Jouan
- Jouanne
- Jouanneau
- Jouanno
- Jouen
- Jouenne
- Jouini
- Joun
- Jouni
- Joyne
- Juan
- Juen
- Jueno
- Juhno
- Juin
- Jun
- Juna
- June
- Juneau
- Juni
- Junia
- Junie
- Junio
- Junn
- Junni
- Juno
- Juon
- Jainz
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