Jackson Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Jackson Name Meaning: Comes from the meaning 'son of Jack'. It was introduced by the Crusaders in the 12th century and has become a popular English and Scottish surname.

It was first recorded in Huntingdonshire in 1251.

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Jackson Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Jackson family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 1,942
Female Servant 1,769
Independent 1,234
Farmer 859
Labourer 794
Male Servant 678
Weaver 444
Cotton Weaver 443
Shoe Maker 326
Coal Miner 243
Tailor 199
Dress Maker 181
Blacksmith 175
Cotton Spinner 170
Ag Lab 158
Ag Labourer 156
Joiner 153
Carpenter 142
Clerk 135
Independant 135
Apprentice 127
Silk Weaver 125
Grocer 103
Pupil 101
Butcher 100

Jackson Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Jackson 100% 605,289
2 Jachson 86% 937
3 Jockson 86% 543
4 Jakson 86% 350
5 Jackosn 71% 210
6 Jacson 86% 190
7 Juckson 86% 150

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The surname Jackson is the most popular version of all its varients

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