About Jennifer
The surname Jennifer does not have a specific meaning as it is not derived from a word or language. It is a relatively modern surname that originated from the given name Jennifer, which is of Welsh origin. The name Jennifer is believed to have been derived from the Welsh name Gwenhwyfar, meaning "white phantom" or "fair one." As a surname, Jennifer is likely to have been adopted by individuals who were named Jennifer or had ancestors with that given name.
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The surname Jennifer is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Jennifer 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 Jennifer is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Jennifer in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Jennifer using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.