Jernagin

Jernagin Meaning & Origin

About Jernagin
The surname Jernagin is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Mac Thighearnáin," meaning "son of Tighearnán." Tighearnán is a personal name derived from the Gaelic word "tighearna," which translates to "lord" or "master." The surname Jernagin signifies a familial connection to someone with the given name Tighearnán, indicating a lineage associated with nobility or leadership.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Jernagin is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Jernagin: 152
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 115,034
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Jernagin 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 Jernagin is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
JRNJN
🗽 NYSIIS
JA
🔊 Soundex
J0650205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
JH ER1 N AH0 JH AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/jernagin*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('JRNJN', 'ARNKN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
J652

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Jernagin in Braille

Here's how to represent Jernagin in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Jernagin in braille

How to sign the name Jernagin using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Jernagin using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Jernagin in sign language

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