The origin of the name Jones

The origin of the name Jones

patronymic of John

1. English and Welsh: patronymic from the Middle English given name Jon, Jone John. The surname is especially common in Wales. 2. Jewish: Anglicized form of some like-sounding Jewish surname.

Variants: English: Joynes, Joans.


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