JUMP
Jump
Jump is a surname of English origin, believed to have derived from the Old English word "jumb", meaning "to stumble or trip", a possible reference to a person's gait or physical attribute.
Origins:
The surname Jump dates back to medieval times in England, where it was used to identify individuals based on their distinctive features or actions. It is considered to be a nickname surname, denoting a characteristic of the original bearer that set them apart from others in their community.
Distribution:
The distribution of the Jump surname is predominantly found in the southern regions of England, with historical records showing concentrations in counties such as Devon, Cornwall, and Somerset.
Notable Bearers:
- Kevin Jump (b. 1965): British actor known for his roles in theatre productions and television shows.
- Emily Jump (b. 1980): Noted British artist whose works have been exhibited in galleries across the United Kingdom.
Variants:
Variants of the Jump surname include Jumpe, Jumpes, and Jumpp, each reflecting regional or historical variations in spelling.
References:
- Hanks, Patrick, et al. The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland. Oxford University Press, 2016.
- Reaney, P.H., and Wilson, R.M. A Dictionary of English Surnames. Oxford University Press, 2005.
There are approximately 919 people named Jump in the UK. That makes it roughly the 7,872nd most common surname in Britain. Around 14 in a million people in Britain are named Jump.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
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
- Ian
- John
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Philip
- Raymond
- Robert
Female
- Alison
- Diane
- Elizabeth
- Gillian
- Hazel
- Helen
- Karen
- Margaret
- Sandra
- Sophie
- Susan
- Tracy
- Victoria