The sept's historic heartland, highlighted. People moved — a name can be found far from home.
Quick answersIs Jenkins an Irish name?
Jenkins arrived from Scotland, England or Wales, most often during the plantations of the 1600s. Families carrying it may have been in Ireland for four centuries since, which is a different question from where the name began.
What does the surname Jenkins mean?
Jenkins (Irish: — (Welsh / Cornish name)) means “'little John' — Jenkin, a pet-form of John with the '-kin' ending”. Origin: Welsh & Cornish settlers.
Where in Ireland is the surname Jenkins from?
The historic homeland of the Jenkins name is Antrim, Down, Limerick. People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.
What is the Irish for Jenkins?
— (Welsh / Cornish name). Related spellings: Jenkin, Jenkinson.
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