Message: "Name" - Behind the Name

[Facts] Name

by Pam (guest)

4/28/2001, 8:16 PM

My dad's name was Jewett,I believe it is a German name.Any help on what it means?

- Nanaea

4/28/2001, 9:08 PM

There are two possible meanings behind the surname of "Jewett" (which your father appears to have borne as a first name).

#1 (English) "Descendant of little Jew".

#2 (English) a pet form of "Julian ", meaning "downy-bearded" or "youthful".

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