About Jernigan
The surname Jernigan is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "jarnegon," meaning "a coat of mail." It was likely an occupational name given to someone who made or wore armor. Over time, the spelling and pronunciation of the name evolved to Jernigan. The surname Jernigan signifies a connection to the medieval profession of armor-making or a person who wore armor.
The surname Jernigan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Jernigan 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 Jernigan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Jernigan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.