indicate the level to which a name has been verified.
Type Surname (from given name)
Usage English
Other Forms FormsJaney, Jayne, Jane, Janes, Jaynes, Janet, Jannings, Jennings, I'Anson, Janson, Jeanes, Jenkins, Jinks, Jenks, Jones, Johnson, John, Johns, Jenney, Janny, Jeanney, Jany, Jenny, Jannett, Jenkin, Janett, Joynes, Jeans, Jonas, Jone, Joines, Johnes, Jeane, Jenne, Janne, Jean, Jeanne, Jines, Jennaway, Janaway, Jennery, Jeneway, Janoway, Janeway, Janaway, Jenner, January, Janvier, Gannaway, Ganaway
Meaning & History
Derived from a diminutive of the Medieval English given name Jan 3. A famous bearer is American actress Allison Janney (1959-).