Surnames that begin with the letter 'J'

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Jowell
The surname Jowell is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Jewel," which was a nickname for someone who was considered precious or valuable. It may have also been a nickname ...
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Jowers
The surname Jowers is of English origin and is derived from the personal name "George," which itself is derived from the Greek name "Georgios," meaning "farmer" or "earthworker." The name Jowers is a ...
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Jowes
The surname Jowes is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "jow," meaning "jaw." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with a prominent or strong jaw. Sur...
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Jowett
The surname Jowett is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name Jowet, a diminutive form of the name Jove, which was the Latin name for the Roman god Jupiter. The name Jowett there...
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Joy
The surname Joy is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "joie," meaning "joy" or "happiness." It was likely originally used as a nickname for someone who was cheerful or had a...
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Joya
The surname Joya is of Spanish origin and is derived from the Spanish word "joya," meaning "jewel" or "gem." It is a surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was considered preciou...
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Joyal
The surname Joyal is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "joie," meaning "joy" or "happiness." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who w...
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Joyce
The surname Joyce is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Seoighse," which means "descendant of Seoighse." Seoighse is a personal name derived from the word "seaghdha," meaning "hawk-l...
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Joye
The surname Joye is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "joie," meaning "joy" or "happiness." It is a nickname surname given to someone who was known for their cheerful and j...
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Joyer
The surname Joyer is of French origin and is derived from the word "joie," meaning "joy" in English. It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who brought joy or h...
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Surnames that begin with the letter 'J'

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