JEFFERY
Jeffery
Jeffery is a surname of Old French origin, derived from the personal name Geoffrey. It is a common surname in the United Kingdom, particularly in England. The name is of Norman French descent and was introduced to England after the Norman Conquest of 1066.
History
The surname Jeffery can be traced back to the Middle Ages in Britain, where it was primarily found in the southern counties of England. The name was often anglicised to Jeffrey in some regions. Over time, the surname spread throughout the British Isles and beyond as people migrated and settled in new areas.
Notable Bearers
The surname Jeffery has been borne by numerous notable individuals throughout history, including:
- Richard Jefferys (1760-1826) - A politician and Member of Parliament in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.
- Sarah Jeffery - A contemporary British actress known for her roles in television and film.
Distribution
Today, individuals bearing the surname Jeffery can be found across the United Kingdom, with concentrations in regions such as Cornwall, Devon, and Sussex. The surname has also spread to other English-speaking countries, including the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
Variants
Variants of the Jeffery surname include Jeffrey, Jeffries, and Jaffrey.
In modern times, the surname Jeffery continues to be passed down through generations, contributing to the rich tapestry of British surnames and genealogy.
There are approximately 12,741 people named Jeffery in the UK. That makes it the 706th most common surname in Britain. Around 196 in a million people in Britain are named Jeffery.
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
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
Female
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Helen
- Joanne
- Margaret
- Mary
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Rebecca
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Geoffrey
- Geoffroy
- Geffers
- Jeffrey
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- Jeffry
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- Jepson
- Jefferson
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- Geffery
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- Jeffer
- Geoffery
- Jafarey
- Jafary
- Jafer
- Jaferi
- Jafery
- Jaffary
- Jaffer
- Jafferi
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- Jaffery
- Jeferey
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- Jeffares
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- Jeffears
- Jefferay
- Jefferd
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- Jefferie
- Jefferries
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- Jeffers
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- Jeffiry
- Jeffory
- Jeffray
- Jeffree
- Jeffrery
- Jeffreye
- Jefrey
- Jefry
- Jiffery
- Joffery
- Jaffar
- Jaffari
- Jaffers
- Jaffray
- Jaffrey
- Jaffry
- Javary
- Jeafrey
- Jefferds
- Jeffereis
- Jefferiss
- Jeffords
- Jeffroy
- Jeffrys
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