About Jourdan
The surname Jourdan is of French origin and is derived from the personal name Jordan, which itself comes from the Hebrew name Yarden meaning "descend" or "flow down." It is believed to have been used as a given name for those who were baptized in the Jordan River or lived near it. The surname Jourdan is therefore associated with the biblical river and signifies a connection to the religious significance and geographical location of the Jordan River.
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The surname Jourdan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Jourdan 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 Jourdan is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Jourdan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Jourdan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.