Jeffcoat

Jeffcoat is a surname of English origin, derived from the personal name Geoffrey, which means 'peaceful gift'. The surname is primarily found in Britain, especially in regions such as Yorkshire and Lincolnshire.

Historically, the Jeffcoat family has been associated with various professions and trades, such as farmers, blacksmiths, and traders. The surname has a long and distinguished heritage, with individuals bearing this name making contributions to society in various fields.

Over the centuries, the Jeffcoat surname has spread to other parts of the world, particularly to countries with English-speaking populations, including the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.

Today, individuals with the surname Jeffcoat can be found across the globe, continuing to honour their ancestral heritage and contributing to their respective communities.

There are approximately 214 people named Jeffcoat in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Jeffcoat.

Surname type: Diminutive

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
  • Christian
  • David
  • Gary
  • Keith
  • Mark
  • Michael
  • Paul
  • Richard
  • Robert
  • Stephen
  • Wayne

Female

  • Anna
  • Catherine
  • Christine
  • Claire
  • Helen
  • Kate
  • Lorraine
  • Margaret
  • Marilyn
  • Samantha
  • Sarah
  • Teresa
  • Wendy

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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