JEFFREYS
Jeffreys
Jeffreys is a British surname of Welsh origin, derived from the personal name Jeffrey or Geoffrey. The name is a patronymic, meaning "son of Jeffrey," indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a man named Jeffrey.
The Jeffreys surname is prominently linked to Wales and has a long history in Welsh culture. The Jeffreys family can be traced back to medieval times, with notable bearers of the surname holding positions of influence and power in Welsh society.
One of the most famous figures with the Jeffreys surname is George Jeffreys, 1st Baron Jeffreys of Wem (1645–1689). He was a notorious judge during the reign of King James II of England and became known as the "Hanging Judge" for his harsh sentencing of individuals involved in the Monmouth Rebellion.
Over the centuries, the Jeffreys surname has spread beyond Wales to other parts of the United Kingdom and the world, as individuals with Welsh heritage emigrated and settled in different regions.
Variants of the Jeffreys surname include Jefferys and Jefferies. The name continues to be passed down through generations, ensuring its legacy in British history and genealogy.
In modern times, individuals with the surname Jeffreys can be found in various professions and walks of life, contributing to the diverse tapestry of British society. The name Jeffreys remains a symbol of Welsh heritage and lineage, carrying with it a sense of tradition and history.
There are approximately 2,603 people named Jeffreys in the UK. That makes it roughly the 3,411th most common surname in Britain. Around 40 in a million people in Britain are named Jeffreys.
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
- David
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Nicholas
- Paul
- Peter
- Robert
- Stephen
Female
- Angela
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Helen
- Karen
- Linda
- Margaret
- Mary
- Nicola
- Pamela
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Geoffrey
- Geoffroy
- Jaffrey
- Jaffray
- Jeffers
- Jeffery
- Jaffery
- Jeffrie
- Jeffryes
- Jeff
- Jeffry
- Jefferis
- Jeffs
- Jepson
- Jefferson
- Jefferies
- Jeffries
- Jeffrey
- Geffreys
- Geffrey
- Geffryes
- Geffries
- Geffres
- Geffry
- Jaffreys
- Jaffrie
- Jaffries
- Jaffry
- Jafrey
- Jeafrey
- Jeffaries
- Jefferes
- Jeffereys
- Jefferyes
- Jefferys
- Jeffiries
- Jeffre
- Jeffrees
- Jeffreies
- Jeffres
- Jeffress
- Jeffreye
- Jeffreyes
- Jeffri
- Jeffrice
- Jeffris
- Jeffriss
- Jeffryis
- Jeffrys
- Jefrey
- Jefreys
- Jefries
- Jefry
- Jefrys
- Geoffreys
- Jaffre
- Jaffri
- Jafry
- Jeffares
- Jefferey
- Jefferries
- Jeffires
- Jeffords
- Jeffray
- Jeffree
- Jeffrery
- Jeoffrey
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.