Jones

Jones is a common surname of English and Welsh origin. It is the most common surname in Wales and it is the second most common surname in the United States. The name "Jones" is derived from the son of John, a common given name in the English-speaking world.

Etymology

The surname Jones is derived from the given name John, which is derived from the Hebrew name Yohanan, meaning "Yahweh is gracious". The suffix "-es" denotes "son of", hence Jones essentially means "John's son". John is a common given name in the English-speaking world, making Jones a common surname.

Geographical distribution

In Wales, Jones is the most common surname, reflecting the high percentage of the population with Welsh ancestry. In the United States, Jones is the second most common surname, reflecting the large number of people with Welsh or English ancestry.

Notable people

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

• Tom Jones, a Welsh singer
• Catherine Zeta-Jones, a Welsh actress
• James Earl Jones, an American actor
• Quincy Jones, an American record producer

See also

• List of people with surname Jones
• Jones (disambiguation)

References

Jones Resources
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