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The Jones Family Name — Meaning & Origin

The surname Jones most likely means 'son of John'.

Origin

Jones is a patronymic surname derived from the given name John, which was very popular in medieval England. The name John itself comes from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious'. Over time, 'John's son' became contracted to 'Jones'.

Values that often pair with this name

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