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Surname meaningJackson
“Son of Jack”
OriginEnglish
TypePatronymic
First letterJ
Where the name Jackson comes from
Jackson is a surname of English origin. It is classed as patronymic, meaning “son of jack.” Jack was a nickname for John.
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