About Jericho
The surname Jericho is of Hebrew origin and is derived from the biblical place name "Jericho." It is believed to mean "fragrant" or "moon city" in Hebrew. The name Jericho holds historical and religious significance as it refers to an ancient city in the Jordan Valley, mentioned in the Bible, known for its walls that famously fell during the conquest of Canaan by the Israelites. As a surname, Jericho may have been adopted by individuals who lived near or had ancestral connections to the city of Jericho or who were inspired by its symbolism and history.
The surname Jericho is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Jericho 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 Jericho in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Jericho using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.