Jeffers is an English patronymic surname, derived from the given name Jeffrey, meaning “son of Jeffrey.” The name Jeffrey itself is a medieval variant of Geoffrey, which was introduced to England by the Normans. Geoffrey originates from a Frankish name combining elements such as *gautaz (“Geat,” a North Germanic tribe), *gawi (“territory”), or *walah (“foreigner”), with the second element *fridu meaning “peace.” Over time, the name became confused with Godfrey.The Jeffers surname is most prevalent in the United States and England. A notable bearer is the poet Robinson Jeffers (1887–1962), known for his narrative poems and environmental themes, who wrote about the California coast. His full name was John Robinson Jeffers, and he earned acclaim for works such as Tamar and Other Poems.Notable BearersOther individuals with the surname include Alex Jeffers, an American author; Alexis Jeffers (born 1968), a St. Kitts and Nevis politician; Francis Jeffers (born 1981), an English footballer; and Hamilton Jeffers (1893–1976), an American astronomer known for discovering asteroid 1658 Innes and measuring double stars. Additionally, Henry W. Jeffers (1871–1953) was an American dairyman and politician, and James D. Jeffers (1798–1831) was a pirate known as Charles Gibbs.Distribution and VariantsThe patronymic structure of forming surnames from “-s” (meaning “son”) is common in English, as seen in similar names like Jones (“son of John”) or Williams. Variants of Jeffers include Jefferson, Jeffery, and Jeffries, which all ultimately trace back to the same root.Meaning: Son of Jeffrey/JeffreyOrigin: EnglishType: Surname (patronymic)Usage Regions: English-speaking world, especially United States and England