Jenkinson Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Jenkinson Name Meaning: An English derivation from the forename Jenyn/Janyn (a variation of John) meaning 'gift of God', 'son of Janyn or Johannes'.

A name that uses the father's name as the surname, in this case the father's name was probably John or a variant of it.

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Jenkinson Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Jenkinson family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 455
Agricultural Labourer 58
Cotton Weaver 43
House Servant 42
Dress Maker 28
Servant 28
House Keeper 24
Coal Miner 23
Stone Mason 22
Tailor 21
Fisherman 21
Carter 20
Labourer 18
General Servant 17
Cordwainer 16
Woollen Cloth Weaver 16
Blacksmith 15
At Home 15
Groom 12
Shoe Maker 12
Farmers Son 12
Farm Labourer 11
Nurse 10
House Maid 10
School 10

Jenkinson Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Jenkinson 100% 36,303
2 Jankinson 89% 1,239
3 Jinkinson 89% 1,171
4 Jonkinson 89% 176
5 Jenkenson 89% 144

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

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