Jefferson

Type Surname (from given name)
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. JEHF-ər-sən  [key·IPA]

Meaning & History

Means "son of Jeffrey". A famous bearer was American president Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826). Since this 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 surnames, American vice presidents, blues musicians, ends in -son, Hamilton characters, NBA players, R.E.M. lyrics, Rick and Morty characters, Sesame Street characters
Entry updated May 29, 2020