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jenkins


Meanings
  • Noun

    A common surname of English and Scottish origin, derived from the given name John or Jack, with the diminutive suffix -kins.

    - "Jenkins is a common surname in the United States."
    - "Many people with the last name Jenkins trace their ancestry back to Scotland."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with jenkins
Jerkins , Bernkins , Vernkins , Bernskins
Variants
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jink , jinked , jinking , jinks
Etymology
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From the given name John or Jack, with the diminutive suffix -kins.


Trivia
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  1. The surname Jenkins is one of the most common surnames in Wales.

  2. In the United States, Jenkins is the 145th most common surname.


Culture
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Jenkins is a common surname of English and Scottish origin, and there are no significant cultural, historical, or symbolic meanings associated with the name.

How to Memorize "jenkins"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine the name John or Jack, followed by the diminutive suffix -kins.
    - Visualize the spelling of the name Jenkins.

  2. associate

    - Associate the name Jenkins with the given name John or Jack.
    - Think of the diminutive suffix -kins as meaning 'little' or 'son'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'John + little = Jenkins'
    - Create a mental image of the name John with a small 'kins' attached.


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