JEANS
Jeans
Jeans is a British surname of English and French origins. The name is derived from the Old French personal name Jean, which is a variant of the name John. John is a historically popular male given name in English-speaking countries, ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning "God is gracious".
The surname Jeans is widely distributed throughout the United Kingdom, with concentrations in various regions. The earliest recorded instance of the surname dates back to the late 13th century. Over time, the name has evolved and diversified across different branches of the family.
Individuals bearing the surname Jeans have made notable contributions to various fields, including academia, the arts, business, and public service, among others. This surname continues to be passed down through generations, forming an integral part of the rich tapestry of British surnames.
The study of the genealogy and history of the Jeans surname remains an active pursuit among researchers and individuals interested in tracing their ancestral roots. The name serves as a reminder of the diverse cultural influences that have shaped British society over the centuries.
There are approximately 1,397 people named Jeans in the UK. That makes it roughly the 5,682nd most common surname in Britain. Around 21 in a million people in Britain are named Jeans.
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
- Alan
- Andrew
- Christopher
- Daniel
- David
- Matthew
- Michael
- Paul
- Richard
- William
Female
- Amanda
- Carol
- Elizabeth
- Helen
- Judith
- Linda
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Mary
- Michelle
- Patricia
- Samantha
- Sarah
Similar and related surnames
- Geans
- Gean
- Genes
- Genas
- Jean
- Jeanes
- Jahns
- Jahnz
- Jain
- Jahn
- Jaehne
- Jagne
- Geanes
- Genns
- Geanas
- Jenas
- Geenes
- Geens
- Genasi
- Gence
- Geneci
- Genese
- Genesi
- Geness
- Genis
- Genius
- Gennes
- Gennis
- Gennuso
- Gennys
- Gens
- Genus
- Genys
- Genz
- Genza
- Geynes
- Gianessi
- Giannas
- Giannasi
- Giannis
- Giannos
- Giannuzzi
- Gianuzzi
- Gines
- Ginesi
- Giness
- Ginis
- Ginnes
- Ginnis
- Ginns
- Gins
- Ginz
- Gionis
- Gynes
- Jaan
- Jaansoo
- Jagnes
- Jaine
- Jaines
- Jains
- Jan
- Janas
- Jance
- Janci
- Jane
- Janes
- Janess
- Janice
- Janis
- Janisz
- Jann
- Janne
- Jannece
- Jannes
- Jannis
- Janns
- Janos
- Janosi
- Janosz
- Jans
- Jansa
- Janse
- Jansie
- Jansz
- Jansze
- Janus
- Janusz
- Januzi
- Janz
- Jauns
- Jayne
- Jaynes
- Jeane
- Jeaney
- Jeanne
- Jeannes
- Jeenes
- Jeens
- Jehn
- Jein
- Jeins
- Jenes
- Jeness
- Jenious
- Jenis
- Jenks
- Jenne
- Jennes
- Jenness
- Jennies
- Jennis
- Jenniss
- Jenns
- Jennys
- Jens
- Jense
- Jenyns
- Jeynes
- Jines
- Jinnes
- Jinns
- Jjones
- Jnes
- Joanes
- Joannes
- Joannis
- Joans
- Joens
- Joensuu
- Johnas
- Johnes
- Johns
- Johnsie
- Johnso
- Johnys
- Joines
- Joins
- Jonas
- Jonasz
- Jones
- Joness
- Jonez
- Jonis
- Jonisz
- Jonnes
- Jonns
- Jons
- Jonse
- Jonus
- Jouens
- Jounes
- Joynes
- Joyness
- Joyns
- Juanes
- Junas
- Junes
- Junious
- Junis
- Junius
- Juns
- Junus
- Jynes
- Jainz
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.