About Jenkinson
The surname Jenkinson is of English origin and is derived from the given name "Jenkin," a diminutive form of the name "John." It is a patronymic surname, meaning it was originally used to identify the descendants of a person named Jenkin. The name Jenkin itself is a medieval variant of John, which is derived from the Hebrew name "Yochanan," meaning "God is gracious." Therefore, the surname Jenkinson can be interpreted to mean "son of Jenkin" or "descendant of Jenkin."
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