Jefferson

Type Surname (from given name)
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. /ˈd͡ʒɛf.əɹ.sən/(American English) /ˈd͡ʒɛf.ə.sən/(British English)  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

Means "son of Jeffrey". A famous bearer was American president Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826). Since his surname was sometimes adopted by freed slaves, it is now more common among the African-American population.

Related Names

VariantsJeffers, Jeffery, Jeffries
Given Name DescendantJefferson(English)

Categories

American founding fathers, American presidential middle names, American presidential surnames, American sprinters, American vice presidents, blues musicians, ends in -son, Hamilton characters, NBA players, polymaths, R.E.M. lyrics, Rick and Morty characters, Sesame Street characters
Entry updated December 1, 2024