Jayson

Jayson Meaning & Origin

About Jayson
The surname Jayson is derived from the given name Jason, which has Greek origins. It is believed to have originated from the Greek name "Iason," meaning "healer" or "to heal." The name gained popularity due to its association with the mythological figure Jason, the leader of the Argonauts who embarked on a quest for the Golden Fleece. As a surname, Jayson likely denotes a descendant or someone associated with an ancestor named Jason, emphasizing their connection to healing or the heroic qualities associated with the mythological figure.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Jayson is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Jayson: 393
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 52,736
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.13

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Jayson based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Jayson is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
JSN
🗽 NYSIIS
JA
🔊 Soundex
J0205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
JH EY1 Z AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈʤeɪzən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('JSN', 'ASN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
J250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Jayson in Braille

Here's how to represent Jayson in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Jayson in braille

How to sign the name Jayson using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Jayson using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Jayson in sign language

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