National Jackson Day 2024: March 3 is National Jackson Day. The English name Jackson means “son of Jack/John.” It is mostly male. Jackson is a popular British boy’s name. The most common Jackson spelling is Jaxon. Nicknames include Jack, Jax, and Jay. Southerners use surnames as given names more. Many babies were named after US generals and President Andrew Jackson.
National Jackson Day History
The unique surname Jackson originated on the English-Scottish border. Named after Jack, a pet form of John, it signifies “the son of Jack.” Two Jackson families were noted in Cambridgeshire in the Hundredorum Rolls of 1273. Jakson, Jacson, Jackeson, and Jakeson were forms of the present name in the 1379 Yorkshire Poll Tax Rolls.
The Jackson surname was found in the US, UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The US had the most Jackson families in 1880. New York had 861 Jackson families in 1840. About 15% of all Jacksons in the US were reported, the highest proportion.
Jackson is the 13th most prevalent surname in the US, with 770,970 people. Jackson is the 67th most common surname in Canada, with 34,130 people. With an estimated 90 people, Jackson is the 513th most prevalent surname in Newfoundland, Canada. With 41,631 people, Jackson ranks 45th in Australia. Jackson ranks 37th in New Zealand, with 5,550 residents. Jackson ranks 26th in the UK with 114,155 people. Jackson ranks 511th in South Africa with 14,105 people.
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FAQs about National Jackson Day
What is the 2020 popularity of Jackson for babies?
Jackson ranked 17th for boys and 6,033rd for girls. In 2020, there were 9,051 boys and 19 girls named Jackson. One in 202 boys and 92,160 girls born in 2020 are named Jackson.
How popular is Jackson?
According to Social Security Administration data, Jackson has been a top 20 male name since 2012. This name has been in the top 100 since 2000.
Jackson, Italian surname?
A patronymic from Jack in England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. American surnames have taken patronymics starting with J in numerous European languages.
National Jackson Day Activities
Sharing the relevance on social media
Once you know what your name means, especially Jackson, you may be arrogant. It’s time to reveal your social media accounts. Create and share the perfect post with a photo related to your name’s meaning.
Learn Jackson’s meaning
Google or ask your parents about your name’s meaning. After discovering why your parents or relatives gave you your name, try to embody its meaning.
Date all the Jacksons.
A date could be just having fun together. Contact the other Jackson and arrange a major meeting at your location.
NATIONAL JACKSON DAY DATES
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | March 3 | Sunday |
| 2025 | March 3 | Monday |
| 2026 | March 3 | Tuesday |
| 2027 | March 3 | Wednesday |
| 2028 | March 3 | Friday |
