JEFFREY
Jeffrey
Jeffrey is a surname of English origin, derived from the given name "Geoffrey", which itself was brought to England by the Normans after the Conquest of 1066. The name is believed to have Germanic roots, meaning "God's peace".
The surname Jeffrey has been recorded in England since medieval times, found predominantly in the southern regions of the country. Over the centuries, various branches of the Jeffrey family have established themselves in different parts of England, contributing to the diversity and spread of the surname.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Jeffrey have made significant contributions in various fields, including academia, literature, politics, and the arts. The name has continued to thrive and adapt, with different spellings such as Jeffery or Jeffrie also being used by different branches of the family.
Today, the surname Jeffrey is still relatively common in England and can be found in many English-speaking countries around the world. It remains a reminder of the Norman influence on English culture and language, preserving a connection to the past while evolving to suit the present.
There are approximately 10,470 people named Jeffrey in the UK. That makes it the 886th most common surname in Britain. Around 161 in a million people in Britain are named Jeffrey.
Surname type: From given name or forename
Origin: Celtic
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: Scotland
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Gaelic
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Robert
- William
Female
- Anne
- Catherine
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Helen
- Laura
- Margaret
- Mary
- Michelle
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Geoffrey
- Jaffrey
- Jeffry
- Jeffreys
- Jeffrie
- Jeffryes
- Jeffery
- Jeffries
- Jaffray
- Jaffery
- Jeffers
- Jefferies
- Jefferson
- Jeffs
- Jefferis
- Jeff
- Jepson
- Geffrey
- Geffreys
- Geffry
- Geffryes
- Geffries
- Jeffre
- Jeffreye
- Geffery
- Geffray
- Geffres
- Geffroy
- Geoffery
- Geoffray
- Geoffroy
- Geoffry
- Geofrey
- Geofroy
- Giffery
- Jafarey
- Jafary
- Jafery
- Jaffary
- Jaffre
- Jaffreys
- Jaffri
- Jaffrie
- Jaffries
- Jaffry
- Jafrey
- Jafri
- Jafry
- Javary
- Jeafrey
- Jeferey
- Jefery
- Jeffary
- Jefferay
- Jefferey
- Jeffereys
- Jefferie
- Jefferry
- Jefferys
- Jeffiry
- Jeffory
- Jeffra
- Jeffray
- Jeffree
- Jeffrees
- Jeffrery
- Jeffres
- Jeffreyes
- Jeffri
- Jeffrice
- Jeffris
- Jeffroy
- Jeffryis
- Jeffrys
- Jefrey
- Jefreys
- Jefries
- Jefry
- Jefrys
- Jeoffrey
- Jeoffroy
- Jeuffroy
- Jiffery
- Jiffrey
- Joffery
- Joffray
- Joffrey
- Joffroy
- Jouffroy
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.