Jefferson
A patronymic surname referring to the offspring of Jeffrey, adopted as a given name.
Meaning and origin
Jefferson emerged as a surname in English-speaking societies, originally indicating descent from someone named Jeffrey.
How to pronounce Jefferson
| English (US) | JEF-er-sun /ˈdʒɛfərən/ |
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