About Jinkins
The surname Jinkins is of Welsh origin and is derived from the personal 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 man named Jenkin. The name John itself is derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning "Yahweh is gracious." Over time, the surname Jinkins has evolved and been anglicized in various ways, but its meaning remains rooted in the personal name John and its significance of divine grace.
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The surname Jinkins is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Jinkins 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 Jinkins is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Jinkins in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Jinkins using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.