About Jefferies
The surname Jefferies is of English origin and is derived from the given name Geoffrey, which itself comes from the Old Germanic name "Godfrey" meaning "God's peace." The name Jefferies signifies "son of Geoffrey" and was originally used as a patronymic surname to denote descent from someone named Geoffrey. Over time, the spelling variations of the surname have evolved, but the meaning remains rooted in the ancient Germanic name and its association with divine peace.
The surname Jefferies is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Jefferies based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Jefferies in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Jefferies using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.