Jackson Surname: Origin and Coat of Arms
What does Jackson mean, and where does it come from? Here is a brief introduction.
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Origin of the Jackson name
Jackson is a patronymic meaning "son of Jack". Jack was the everyday medieval pet form of John, reached through the diminutive Jankin. The surname took firm root in northern England, especially Yorkshire, Lancashire and the bordering counties, and later became one of the most common surnames in the English-speaking world.
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Jackson name FAQ
What does the Jackson name mean?
Son of Jack (John). Common variants include Jackman, Jacson, Jaxson.
Where does the Jackson surname come from?
It originates in England, and is also found in the United States, Australia and Canada.
Is there a Jackson coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Jackson crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Jackson coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Reaney & Wilson, Dictionary of English Surnames; US Census Bureau 2010; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).