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UK surname

Jhon

An occupational surname derived from the medieval French word "joh(a)ne" meaning "young man" or "servant."

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Hillingdon.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Jhon is 131 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

131

2016, ranked #26,004

Peak year

2016

131 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 131 in 2016, ranked #26,004.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 57 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations.

Jhon surname distribution map

The map shows where the Jhon surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Jhon surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Jhon over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1861 historical 57 #26,718
1891 historical 1 #34,674
1901 historical 10 #33,026
1997 modern 7 #37,533
1998 modern 8 #37,334
1999 modern 6 #37,696
2000 modern 10 #37,001
2001 modern 11 #36,727
2002 modern 8 #37,206
2003 modern 10 #36,964
2004 modern 14 #36,648
2005 modern 14 #36,730
2006 modern 17 #36,517
2007 modern 18 #36,537
2008 modern 22 #36,281
2009 modern 23 #36,313
2010 modern 28 #36,084
2011 modern 33 #35,777
2012 modern 67 #33,840
2013 modern 69 #33,808
2014 modern 89 #32,409
2015 modern 111 #28,986
2016 modern 131 #26,004

Geography

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Where Jhons are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Hillingdon. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Hillingdon 032 Hillingdon

Forenames

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First names often paired with Jhon

These lists show first names that appear often with the Jhon surname in historical and recent records.

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Jhon

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Jhon, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities

Group

Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations

Nationally, the Jhon surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Jhon household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group is often found in less central parts of London and other major towns and cities. Adults are more likely than the Supergroup average to have never been married and are typically aged less than 45 years. Many have young dependent children and individuals may have been born in Africa. There are many members identifying with a Black ethnic group, with the other ethnic groups (as listed in the glossary) also represented, though Chinese less so. Accommodation in flats, frequently socially rented, is common in these neighbourhoods. Part time employment is also common, and work is often in elementary occupations, while unemployment is also the highest within this Supergroup.

Wider pattern

Young adults, many of whom are students, predominate in these high-density and overcrowded neighbourhoods of rented terrace houses or flats. Most ethnic minorities are present in these communities, as are people born in European countries that are not part of the EU. Students aside, low skilled occupations predominate, and unemployment rates are above average. Overall, the mix of students and more sedentary households means that neighbourhood average numbers of children are not very high. The Mixed or Multiple ethnic group composition of neighbourhoods is often associated with low rates of affiliation to Christian religions. This Supergroup predominates in non-central urban locations the UK, particularly within England in the Midlands and the outskirts of west, south and north-east London.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Jhon is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

Mainly located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Jhon is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Jhon falls in decile 3 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Jhon is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
Other Ethnic Group

This describes the area pattern most associated with Jhon, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Jhon

The surname "JHON" is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period, likely derived from the Old English personal name "Johan" or "John." This name traces its roots back to the Hebrew name "Yohanan," meaning "Graced by God" or "Yahweh is gracious."

In England, the name "JHON" was initially used as a given name before evolving into a hereditary surname during the late 11th and 12th centuries. The earliest recorded instance of the surname dates back to the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Johanne" or "Johun."

The surname "JHON" was particularly prevalent in the counties of Yorkshire, Lancashire, and Lincolnshire, where it was associated with various place names such as Johnby, Johnstone, and Johnville. These place names likely originated from individuals bearing the name "JHON" who settled in those areas.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname "JHON" was William JHON, a merchant from York who lived in the late 13th century. Another notable figure was John JHON, a scholar and clergyman from Oxford who lived in the 15th century and authored several theological works.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the surname "JHON" gained prominence through individuals such as Sir William JHON (1545-1617), a prominent English politician and landowner, and Captain Thomas JHON (1588-1644), an explorer and navigator who voyaged to the West Indies and Virginia.

In the literary world, the surname "JHON" is associated with the poet and playwright Ben JHON (1572-1637), widely regarded as one of the greatest writers in the English language. His works, including plays like "Volpone" and "The Alchemist," have had a profound impact on English literature.

Another notable figure was Sir John JHON (1620-1689), an English judge and politician who served as Lord Chief Justice of the King's Bench and played a significant role in the Glorious Revolution of 1688.

These are just a few examples of the many individuals who have carried the surname "JHON" throughout history, contributing to its rich legacy and cultural significance.

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FAQ

Jhon surname: questions and answers

How common is the Jhon surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 131 in 2016. That gives Jhon a modern rank of #26,004.

What does the Jhon surname mean?

An occupational surname derived from the medieval French word "joh(a)ne" meaning "young man" or "servant."

What does the Jhon map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Jhon bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.