Jackson (/ˈæksən/) is a common surname of Scottish, Irish and English origin eventually becoming a common American surname also. In 1980, Jackson was the 24th most common surname in England and Wales.[1] In the 1990 United States Census, Jackson was the thirteenth most frequently reported surname, accounting for 0.3% of the population.[2]

Jackson is also commonly used as a first name.

Notable people with the name include:

Surname

Entertainment

Film and television

Music

Military

Politics

U.S. politics and law

Science

Sports

Athletics

Baseball

Basketball

Boxing

Cricket

Association football

Australian rules football

All individuals listed here are Australian unless otherwise indicated.

Gridiron football

Ice hockey

Rugby

Other sports

Visual arts and design

Other

Middle name

Multiple people with the same given name

Given name

Jackson
Pronunciation/ˈæksən/
GenderMale
Origin
Meaning"son of Jack"
Other names
Related namesJack, Jaxon, Jaxson

Fictional characters

Surname

Various characters in the TV series EastEnders:

Given name

See also

References

  1. Peter Verstappen (1980) The book of surnames: origins and oddities of popular names p.89. University of Michigan
  2. United States Census Bureau (9 May 1995). s:1990 Census Name Files/dist.all.last (1-100) – via Wikisource
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