JEVONS
Jevons
The surname Jevons is of English origin, deriving from the personal name "Geoffrey", which itself is of Old French and Germanic origins. It is believed to have been introduced to England after the Norman Conquest of 1066.
The Jevons surname is predominantly found in the regions of Staffordshire, Cheshire, and Lancashire in England. One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname is that of William Jevons, who was noted in the "Assize Court Rolls of Cheshire" in the year 1260.
Members of the Jevons family have made notable contributions to various fields over the centuries. One of the most prominent figures with this surname is William Stanley Jevons (1835–1882), an eminent economist and logician. He is well-known for his work in the field of economics, particularly his contributions to the theory of marginal utility.
The Jevons surname continues to be borne by individuals across the United Kingdom and beyond, representing a rich heritage and a diverse range of accomplishments.
There are approximately 1,073 people named Jevons in the UK. That makes it roughly the 6,991st most common surname in Britain. Around 16 in a million people in Britain are named Jevons.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Andrew
- Anthony
- Christopher
- David
- Francis
- Ian
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Stephen
- Tim
Female
- Brenda
- Christine
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Julie
- Margaret
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan
- Victoria