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From Middle English Jackin, Jankyn, a popular pet form of John; rarely also an anglicized form of French Jacques (equivalent of Jacob and James). It can be also used as nickname for Jacob. Though the name was originally a pet form, it has become more of an independent name. Equivalent to John + -kin, Jake or Jacques. See also Middle French Hennequin, Jannequin and Middle Dutch Janneken.

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United Kingdom Jack Listen Favorite Share Copy

Rank #183

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NRS Most Common Surnames 2024 ↗ / NRS Scotland (chart data) ↗

United States Jack Listen Favorite Share Copy

Rank #2376
Frequency 13,990 people (5.19 per 100k)
Ethnic Distribution
White 63.33% Hispanic 1.49% Black 26.57% Asian/PI 1.02% Native Am. 5.48% Two+ 2.12%
U.S. Census Bureau Surnames ↗

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