JONES
JOHNZ
A classic Welsh surname that began as a patronymic meaning “son of John.”
Meaning
Jones is a Welsh surname originally formed as a patronymic from John: essentially “John’s son” or “descendant of John.” In English naming tradition, it became one of the most common Welsh family names and is not usually interpreted as a descriptive word-name in itself.
Origin
WelshHebrew (via John)varies by culture
Fun fact
The excerpts point to Jones as a Welsh name tradition, appearing in older works on Welsh naming and in parish records.