Jefferson

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Type Surname (from given name)
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. /ˈd͡ʒɛf.əɹ.sən/(American English) /ˈd͡ʒɛf.ə.sən/(British English)

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.