Jebson

Jebson is a surname of English origin, believed to have derived from the given name "Jacob" or "Job", combined with the patronymic "son" to indicate "son of Jacob" or "son of Job". The surname is predominantly found in the northern regions of England, particularly in Yorkshire and Lancashire.

The Jebson family name has been recorded in historical documents dating back to the 16th century, with variations in spelling such as Jepson and Jobson. Individuals bearing the surname Jebson have been associated with various occupations, including farmers, labourers, and merchants.

Over the centuries, the Jebson surname has spread to other parts of the United Kingdom and beyond, as members of the Jebson family migrated to different regions for work or settlement. There may also be Jebson descendants in former British colonies due to colonial expansion and emigration patterns.

Today, individuals with the surname Jebson can be found across the United Kingdom and may have diverse professions and backgrounds. The name Jebson carries with it a sense of heritage and history, connecting present-day bearers to their English roots and ancestry.

There are approximately 361 people named Jebson in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around six in a million people in Britain are named Jebson.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Alan
  • David
  • Glyn
  • Ian
  • John
  • Luke
  • Marc
  • Martin
  • Michael
  • Paul
  • Robert
  • Simon

Female

  • Abigail
  • Gillian
  • Jean
  • Karen
  • Kelly
  • Laura
  • Lynne
  • Patricia
  • Susan
  • Winifred
  • Yvonne

Similar and related surnames

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

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