Jefferies: Last Name Origin and Family Crest

Jefferies is one more way Jeffries has been written over the centuries. The name is generally explained as “Son of Jeffrey”.

• Before spelling was standardised, one family could appear under several forms.
• You may also find the name written Jeffreys.
• The 2010 census count for Jefferies in the United States was 4,953, good for rank 6,809. It sits within the 10,000 most common last names in the country.
• The extra “e” in Jefferies is a spelling habit rather than a different name.

Arms associated with the name

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Jeffries surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon. For the full story, order the Jefferies surname pack.