Jordan Surname: Origin and Coat of Arms
What does Jordan mean, and where does it come from? Here is a brief introduction.
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Origin of the Jordan name
Jordan comes from the medieval given name Jordan, taken from the river Jordan in the Holy Land. Crusaders and pilgrims brought back water from the river to baptise their children, and the name became popular in England and Normandy in the twelfth century. In Ireland the Norman family of de Exeter in Mayo took the Gaelic form Mac Siúrtáin.
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This overview covers the Jordan name in England. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as the United States, Ireland and Australia; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Jordan name FAQ
What does the Jordan name mean?
From the river Jordan (a baptismal name). Common variants include Jordon, Jourdain, Judd.
Where does the Jordan surname come from?
It originates in England, and is also found in the United States, Ireland and Australia.
Is there a Jordan coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Jordan crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Jordan coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Reaney & Wilson, Dictionary of English Surnames; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford); MacLysaght, The Surnames of Ireland; US Census Bureau 2010.