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Jackson name meaning
First Name
250k
in the U.S.
since 1880
250k
in the U.S.
since 1880
Last Name
708k
in the U.S.
in 2010
708k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Jackson mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Jackson
User Submitted Origins
English
50%
American
45%
Egyptian
3%
Scottish
3%
User Submitted Meanings
- A user from Kansas, U.S. says the name Jackson is of Scottish origin and means "The patronymic surname Jackson means 'son of Jack.' The personal/given name Jack may have derived from one of several sources. Perhaps it was derived from the name 'Jackin,' a medieval diminutive of the name 'John,' itself the English form of 'Iohannes,' which is Latin for the Greek name ??????? (Ioannes), initially derived from the Hebrew name ????? (Yohanan). Yohanan means 'Jehovah has favored,' or more loosely 'gift of God.' Because Jack relates to John, Jackson is related to the surname Johnson".
- A submission from California, U.S. says the name Jackson means "Son of Jack; or John" and is of American origin.
- According to 4 people from Illinois, U.S., the name Jackson is of English origin and means "Son of Jack".
- A user from Norway says the name Jackson is of Canadian origin and means "He is jacks son".
- A submission from Utah, U.S. says the name Jackson means "Jack's son".
- According to a user from Arizona, U.S., the name Jackson is of English origin and means "Gift from God".
- A submission from South Africa says the name Jackson means "Gift of God" and is of English origin.
- A submission from Pennsylvania, U.S. says the name Jackson means "The Cutest Boy" and is of English origin.
- A submission from the United Kingdom says the name Jackson means "Loyalty and commitment to family and life long friends".
- A submission from Iowa, U.S. says the name Jackson means "A strong cute boy and loving".
International Interest
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Other Dictionary Sources
- A town in south central Michigan
- Capital of the state of Mississippi on the Pearl River
- A town in western Tennessee
- A town in western Wyoming
- 7th president of the US; successfully defended New Orleans from the British in 1815; expanded the power of the presidency (1767-1845)
- General in the Confederate Army during the American Civil War whose troops at the first Battle of Bull Run stood like a stone wall (1824-1863)
- United States writer of romantic novels about the unjust treatment of Native Americans (1830-1885)
- United States civil rights leader who led a national campaign against racial discrimination and ran for presidential nomination (born in 1941)
- United States singer who did much to popularize gospel music (1911-1972)
- United States singer who began singing with his four brothers and later became a highly successful star during the 1980s (born in 1958)
- English film actress who later became a member of British Parliament (born in 1936)
Wiktionary
From Jack + -son.
- A British patronymic surname.
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
- Andrew Jackson, President of the United States (1829–1837).
- Michael Jackson, singer and entertainer (1958–2009).
- The capital city of Mississippi, United States and one of the two county seats of Hinds County.
- A city in Alabama.
- A city, the county seat of Amador County, California, United States.
- A city, the county seat of Butts County, Georgia, United States.
- A city, the county seat of Breathitt County, Kentucky.
- A city, the county seat of Jackson County, Michigan.
- A city, the county seat of Jackson County, Minnesota.
- A city, the county seat of Cape Girardeau County, Missouri.
- A city, the county seat of Jackson County, Ohio.
- A city, the county seat of Madison County, Tennessee.
- A town in Louisiana.
- A town in Maine.
- A town in New Hampshire.
- A town in New York.
- A town, the county seat of Northampton County, North Carolina.
- A town in Queensland, Australia.
- A town in South Carolina.
- A town in Adams County, Wisconsin.
- A town in Burnett County, Wisconsin.
- A town in Washington County, Wisconsin.
- A town, the county seat of Teton County, Wyoming.
- A village in Nebraska.
- A village in Wisconsin.
- (US) A U.S. 20-dollar banknote USD. (from the portrait of President Andrew Jackson on the bill)
- A member of The Jackson 5
Jackson was also found in the following language(s): Cebuano and Hungarian
Notable Persons Named Jackson
Notable Persons Named Jackson
Jackson Pollock
Jackson Pollock was an artist in the field of painting. Jackson was given the name Paul Jackson Pollock on January 28th, 1912 in Cody, Wyoming. He passed away on August 11th, 1956.
Jackson Browne
Jackson Browne is a rock music, folk music, country rock, and soft rock musician. He has had major accomplishments since 1966. Jackson was given the name Clyde Jackson Browne on October 9th, 1948 in Heidelberg, West Germany.
Jackson Wang
Jackson Wang is a k-pop and korean hip hop singing, rapping, dance, master of ceremonies, and fencing. He was most active from 2014 to 2014. Jackson is also known as Wang Ka Yee.
Jackson Rathbone
Jackson Rathbone is an actor and musician. His most notable accomplishments were from 2005 to present. Jackson was given the name Monroe Jackson Rathbone V on December 14th, 1984 in Singapore.
DeForest Kelley
DeForest Kelley was an actor. His career lasted from 1947 to 1998. DeForest was given the name Jackson DeForest Kelley on January 20th, 1920 in Toccoa, Georgia, U.S. He left this life on June 11th, 1999.
Jackson Martínez
Jackson Martínez is a soccer player for the Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao F.C., Independiente Medellín, Chiapas F.C., FC Porto, Atlético Madrid, and Colombia national football team. Jackson was born on October 3rd, 1986 in Quibdó, Colombia.
Notable Persons With the Last Name Jackson
Notable Persons With the Last Name Jackson
Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson is a pop music, soul music, rhythm, blues, funk, rock music, disco, post-disco, dance-pop, and new jack swing musician. He holds the title Thriller", Smooth Criminal", Black, and White". His most notable accomplishments were from 1964 to 2009.
Andrew Jackson
Andrew Jackson was a 7th President of the United States, Military Governor of Florida, and List of Governors of Florida. Andrew was born on March 15th, 1767 in Waxhaws border region between The Carolinas. He passed away on June 8th, 1845.
Ice Cube
Ice Cube is an actor, record producer, filmmaker, songwriter, rapping, and rapper. He was most prominent from 1984 to present. Ice was given the name O'Shea Jackson on June 15th, 1969 in Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Samuel L. Jackson
Samuel L. Jackson is an actor and film producer. He was most active from 1972 to present. Samuel was given the name Samuel Leroy Jackson on December 21st, 1948 in Washington, D.C., U.S.
Janet Jackson
She holds the title Nasty", Rhythm Nation", All for You", and Black Cat". She has had major accomplishments since 1973. Janet was given the name Janet Damita Jo Jackson on May 16th, 1966 in Gary, Indiana, U.S.
Quinton Jackson
Quinton was born on June 20th, 1978 in Memphis, Tennessee.
- Peter JacksonFilmmaking
- Amy JacksonActress
- Bo JacksonFootball Player
- Thomas Jonathan JacksonMilitary Person
- YGMusician
- Joshua JacksonActor
- Phil JacksonBasketball Player
- Jesse JacksonFrom the District of Columbia
- Joe JacksonTalent Manager
- Cheyenne JacksonActor
- Alan JacksonMusician
- Jermaine JacksonMusician
- FabolousRapping
- Robert H. Jackson57th United States Attorney General
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Jackson | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 39.89% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 53.04% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 0.39% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.06% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 3.12% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 2.50% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Jackson
People with the last name Jackson are most frequently White or African American
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Fun Facts about the name Jackson
| #141 | Most Popular Boy Names |
| #44 | Modern Boy Names |
| #56 | Vintage Boy Names |