JEPHSON
Jephson
The surname Jephson is of English origin and is derived from the given name "Geoffrey", ultimately derived from the Germanic elements "gawia", meaning territory, and "frid", meaning peace. The name would have evolved from Geoffrey to Jephson as a patronymic surname meaning "son of Geoffrey".
The Jephson surname can be traced back to medieval England, particularly in the region of Warwickshire. The Jephson family has historical connections to the town of Warwick, known for its rich history and medieval castle. The surname has spread throughout the United Kingdom and beyond over the centuries.
Notable individuals with the surname Jephson include Robert Jephson, an 18th-century Irish playwright known for his political satires, and Sir William Jephson, an influential British civil servant in the 17th century.
Today, the surname Jephson is relatively uncommon but still endures, with descendants of the original Jephson family continuing to bear the name in various parts of the world.
There are approximately 294 people named Jephson in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named Jephson.
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
- Christopher
- David
- Joseph
- Leslie
- Nicholas
- Paul
- Richard
- Simon
- Stephen
- Steve
- Timothy
- William
Female
- Cherry
- Elizabeth
- Fiona
- Janine
- Joyce
- Julie
- Karen
- Michelle
- Patricia
- Paula
- Rosemary
- Sandra
- Sarah
- Tracey