JAYNES
Jaynes
The surname Jaynes is of English origin, derived from the given name John. The name John itself comes from the Latin name "Ioannes" and the Hebrew name "Yochanan," both meaning "God is gracious." Over time, this name evolved into various forms, including Jayne, Janes, Jaynes, Jauncey, and Jayne.
The Jaynes surname is documented in historical records dating back to the 14th century in England. It is believed to have originated as a patronymic surname, indicating lineage from a person named John. Early bearers of the surname were primarily found in the counties of Somerset and Devon.
Throughout history, individuals bearing the surname Jaynes have made notable contributions in various fields, including literature, art, science, and politics. The name has also spread beyond the British Isles, with Jaynes families now found in other English-speaking countries.
As with many surnames, variations in spelling have occurred over time due to factors such as dialectal differences, clerical errors, and anglicisation. Some notable variants of the Jaynes surname include Jauncey, Jeanes, Jayne, and Jancey.
Today, individuals with the surname Jaynes can be found across the United Kingdom and in different parts of the world. The name continues to be a reflection of the rich history and cultural heritage of Britain, carrying with it the legacy of those who have borne it over the centuries.
There are approximately 481 people named Jaynes in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around seven in a million people in Britain are named Jaynes.
Surname type: From name of parent
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
- Darren
- David
- Frank
- Keith
- Matthew
- Michael
- Neville
- Peter
- Robert
- Simon
- Thomas
Female
- Andrea
- Barbara
- Beryl
- Clare
- Donna
- Dorothy
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Janet
- Linda
- Margaret
- Nadia
- Nicola
- Rebecca
- Victoria
Similar and related surnames
- Genes
- Jannings
- Jayne
- Jane
- Janes
- Jans
- Janson
- Jahns
- Jagne
- Jahnz
- Jaehne
- Jahn
- Jain
- Geanes
- Geynes
- Geenes
- Gennes
- Jagnes
- Geanas
- Geans
- Geens
- Genas
- Genasi
- Gence
- Geneci
- Genese
- Genesi
- Geness
- Genis
- Genius
- Gennis
- Genns
- Gennuso
- Gennys
- Gens
- Genus
- Genys
- Genz
- Genza
- Gianessi
- Giannas
- Giannasi
- Giannis
- Giannos
- Giannuzzi
- Gianuzzi
- Gines
- Ginesi
- Giness
- Ginis
- Ginnes
- Ginnis
- Ginns
- Gins
- Ginz
- Gionis
- Gynes
- Jaan
- Jaansoo
- Jaes
- Jaine
- Jaines
- Jains
- Jan
- Janas
- Jance
- Janci
- Janess
- Janew
- Janey
- Janice
- Janie
- Janis
- Janisz
- Janke
- Jankes
- Janks
- Jann
- Janne
- Jannece
- Jannes
- Jannis
- Janns
- Janos
- Janosi
- Janosz
- Jansa
- Janse
- Jansie
- Jansz
- Jansze
- Janus
- Janusz
- Januzi
- Jany
- Janz
- Jauns
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- Jayna
- Jaynores
- Jeane
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- Jeanne
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- Joensuu
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- Joyness
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- Juanes
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- Junius
- Juns
- Junus
- Jynes
- Jainz
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