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Jefferson name meaning
First Name
22k
in the U.S.
since 1880
22k
in the U.S.
since 1880
Last Name
55k
in the U.S.
in 2010
55k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Jefferson mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Jefferson
User Submitted Origins
English
50%
American
20%
Filipino (Philippines)
20%
African American
5%
Latin
5%
User Submitted Meanings
- 2 people from District of Columbia, U.S. agree the name Jefferson is of American origin and means "Kind".
International Interest
Also see international interest
Other Dictionary Sources
- 3rd President of the United States; chief drafter of the Declaration of Independence; made the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 and sent out the Lewis and Clark Expedition to explore it (1743-1826)
Wiktionary
From Jeffrey + -son
- An surname.
- Thomas Jefferson; the third President of the United States, principal author of the US Declaration of Independence (1776), and one of the most influential founders of the United States.
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
- A city, the county seat of Jackson County, Georgia, United States.
- A city, the county seat of Greene County, Iowa.
- A city, the county seat of Marion County, Texas.
- A city, the county seat of Jefferson County, Wisconsin.
- A town, the county seat of Ashe County, North Carolina.
- A village, the county seat of Ashtabula County, Ohio.
- (slang, US) A two-dollar bill.
Jefferson was also found in the following language(s): Tagalog
Notable Persons Named Jefferson
Notable Persons Named Jefferson
Jefferson Davis
Jefferson Davis was a President of the Confederate States, 23rd United States Secretary of War, and President of the Confederate States of America. His military service ended in 1835. Jefferson was born on June 3rd, 1808 in Christian County, Kentucky. He passed away on December 6th, 1889.
Jefferson Farfán
Jefferson Farfán is a soccer player for the Al Jazira Club, Deportivo Municipal, Alianza Lima, PSV Eindhoven, FC Schalke 04, and Peru national football team. Jefferson was born on October 26th, 1984 in Lima, Peru.
Soapy Smith
Soapy Smith was a confidence man, gangster, gambler, saloon proprietor, and confidence trick. Soapy was given the name Jefferson Randolph Smith II on November 2nd, 1860 in Coweta County, Georgia. He passed away on July 8th, 1898.
Jefferson Hall
Jefferson was born in Coventry. Jefferson is also known as Robert Hall, Hall, and Robert.
Jefferson Montero
Jefferson Montero is a soccer player for the Swansea City A.F.C., Club Sport Emelec, Independiente del Valle, Dorados de Sinaloa, Villarreal CF B, Villarreal CF, Levante UD, Real Betis, Monarcas Morelia, and Ecuador national football team. Jefferson was born on September 1st, 1989 in Babahoyo.
Jefferson Hack
Jefferson Hack is an editorial director, publisher, creative director, publishing, and publisherandcreative director. Jefferson was born Jefferson Hack in 1971 in Montevideo.
Notable Persons With the Last Name Jefferson
Notable Persons With the Last Name Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson was a Delegate to the Congress of the Confederation from Virginia, Delegate to the Second Continental Congress from Virginia, 3rd President of the United States, 2nd Vice President of the United States, 1st United States Secretary of State, Delegate to th. Thomas was born on April 13th, 1743 in Shadwell (Virginia). He passed away on July 4th, 1826.
Richard Jefferson
Richard Jefferson is a basketball player for the Cleveland Cavaliers, Brooklyn Nets, Milwaukee Bucks, San Antonio Spurs, Golden State Warriors, Utah Jazz, and Dallas Mavericks in the National Basketball Association. He has been prominent since 2001. Richard was born on June 21st, 1980 in Los Angeles.
Stan Laurel
Stan Laurel was an actor, writer, comedian, entertainer, and film director. His career lasted from 1910 to 1955. Stan was given the name Arthur Stanley Jefferson on June 16th, 1890 in Ulverston, Lancashire, England. Stan is also known as Stan Jefferson and Stanley Laurel. He breathed his last breath on February 23rd, 1965.
Al Jefferson
Al Jefferson is a basketball player for the Charlotte Hornets, Boston Celtics, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Utah Jazz in the National Basketball Association. His most notable accomplishments were from 2004 to present. Al was born on January 4th, 1985 in Monticello, Mississippi.
Blind Lemon Jefferson
Blind Lemon Jefferson was a blues and gospel blues musician. He was most active from 1900 to 1929. Blind was given the name Lemon Henry Jefferson on September 24th, 1893 in Coutchman, Texas, U.S. Blind is also known as Deacon L. J. Bates. He died on December 19th, 1929.
Martha Jefferson
Martha Jefferson was an office holder. Martha was born on October 30th, 1748 in Charles City, Virginia. She passed away on September 6th, 1782.
- Thomas Jefferson3rd President of the United States
- LizzoRapping
- George JeffersonFictional Character
- John Wayles JeffersonSoldier
- William J. JeffersonLawyer
- Moriah Jefferson
- Tony JeffersonAthlete
- Lionel JeffersonFictional Character
- Louise JeffersonFictional Character
- Margo JeffersonTheatre Criticism
- JeffersonSoccer Player
- Eddie JeffersonMusician
- Jordan JeffersonFootball Player
- Wallace Bernard JeffersonChief Justice
Common last names for Jefferson
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Jefferson | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 17.45% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 74.24% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 0.40% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.90% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 3.54% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 2.47% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Jefferson
People with the last name Jefferson are most frequently White or African American
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Fun Facts about the name Jefferson
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