JOSLIN
Joslin
Pronunciation: JAHZ-lin
Origin: English
Joslin is an English surname with Norman roots, believed to be derived from the Old French personal name Joscelin. The name Joscelin itself can be traced back to the Germanic name Gauzelin, which is composed of the elements "gaut," meaning "goth," and "sel," meaning "good" or "noble."
The surname Joslin first appeared in historical records in England during the medieval period. Variants of the name include Jocelyn, Joslin, Joscelyn, and Joslyn. One of the earliest records of the surname is of a person with the name Roger Joselini, who was recorded in the Curia Regis Rolls of Berkshire in 1212.
Over time, the Joslin surname spread across different regions in England and became established in various communities. Like many surnames, it began to evolve in spelling and pronunciation depending on regional dialects and accents.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Joslin have contributed to various fields such as literature, politics, and the arts. The surname continues to be borne by families across the United Kingdom and beyond, with an enduring legacy of ancestry and heritage.
There are approximately 1,815 people named Joslin in the UK. That makes it roughly the 4,562nd most common surname in Britain. Around 28 in a million people in Britain are named Joslin.
Surname type: Diminutive
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
- Anthony
- Christopher
- David
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Stephen
Female
- Angela
- Avril
- Elizabeth
- Helen
- Jane
- Judith
- Linda
- Margaret
- Mary
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Ruth
- Sarah
- Susan