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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The surname Jenkinson is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Jenkinson 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 Jenkinson in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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