Jackson

Jackson is a common surname of English and Scottish origin. It literally means "son of Jack". In 1980, Jackson was the 24th most popular surname in England and Wales. In the 1990 United States Census, Jackson was the thirteenth most frequently reported surname, accounting for 0.3% of the population.

Etymology

The name Jackson can be traced back to 14th century England, where it was originally derived from the given name Jack, which was itself a diminutive form of the name John. The suffix "-son" denotes "son of", making Jackson literally mean "son of Jack". The name Jack is of Middle English origin and was often used as a generic name for a man or boy in medieval England.

Geographical distribution

As of 2014, 69.3% of all known bearers of the surname Jackson were residents of the United States. The frequency of the surname was higher than national average in the following U.S. states: 1. Mississippi (1: 200) 2. Louisiana (1: 300) 3. Alabama (1: 300) 4. Georgia (1: 400) 5. Arkansas (1: 400) 6. Tennessee (1: 400) 7. South Carolina (1: 400) 8. Illinois (1: 500) 9. North Carolina (1: 500) 10. Michigan (1: 500)

It is the second most common surname in New Zealand; it is also prevalent in England and Wales, where it ranks as the 24th most common surname.

Notable people

There are many notable people with the surname Jackson, including:

• Andrew Jackson (1767–1845), American soldier, politician, and seventh President of the United States
• Michael Jackson (1958–2009), American singer, songwriter, and dancer
• Janet Jackson (born 1966), American singer, songwriter, and actress
• Jesse Jackson (born 1941), American civil rights activist and Baptist minister
• Peter Jackson (born 1961), New Zealand film director

See also

• Jackson (given name)
• Jackson (disambiguation)

References

Jackson Resources
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