Jan Severson

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Jan Severson — English
79K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Jan Severson is a name that combines English origins. The first name Jan is a feminine given name of English origin. Jan is a form of John that is used in various languages. (See the "Other names" section in this page's infobox for more variants.) The name is used in Afrikaans, Belarusian, Circassian, Catalan, Cornish, Croatian, Czech, English (especially in Devon dialect), Dutch, German, Kazakh, Polish, Slovak, Slovenian, Scandinavian and Finnic languages. It is the most prevalent in the Czech Republic. In English, the name Jan is often derived from feminine forms of John, a shortening of the first names Janet, Janice, Janine, or occasionally the unrelated January, with corresponding pronunciation. The surname Severson: Ben Severson (born 1964), pioneer in the sport of bodyboarding and Sandy Beach local Cam Severson (born 1978), Canadian professional ice hockey centre Damon Severson (born 1994), Canadian ice hockey player Dan Severson (born 1954), American politician Edward Louis Severson (born 1964), American musician and singer-songwriter Erik Severson (born 1974), Wisconsin politician and legislator Glen A. Severson (born 1949), former justice of the South Dakota Supreme Court Herman J. Jan is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 79K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Jan reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Jan

English

Jan is a form of John that is used in various languages. (See the "Other names" section in this page's infobox for more variants.) The name is used in Afrikaans, Belarusian, Circassian, Catalan, Cornish, Croatian, Czech, English (especially in Devon dialect), Dutch, German, Kazakh, Polish, Slovak, Slovenian, Scandinavian and Finnic languages. It is the most prevalent in the Czech Republic. In English, the name Jan is often derived from feminine forms of John, a shortening of the first names Janet, Janice, Janine, or occasionally the unrelated January, with corresponding pronunciation.

Surname: Severson

English

Ben Severson (born 1964), pioneer in the sport of bodyboarding and Sandy Beach local Cam Severson (born 1978), Canadian professional ice hockey centre Damon Severson (born 1994), Canadian ice hockey player Dan Severson (born 1954), American politician Edward Louis Severson (born 1964), American musician and singer-songwriter Erik Severson (born 1974), Wisconsin politician and legislator Glen A. Severson (born 1949), former justice of the South Dakota Supreme Court Herman J.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Jan is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Jan by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Jan Severson

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Jan Severson:

7
Expression Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

8
Soul Urge Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

8
Personality Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Jan?
The first name Jan originates from English. Jan is a form of John that is used in various languages. (See the "Other names" section in this page's infobox for more variants.) The name is used in Afrikaans, Belarusian, Circassian, Catalan, Cornish, Croatian, Czech, English (especially in Devon dialect), Dutch, German, Kazakh, Polish, Slovak, Slovenian, Scandinavian and Finnic languages. It is the most prevalent in the Czech Republic. In English, the name Jan is often derived from feminine forms of John, a shortening of the first names Janet, Janice, Janine, or occasionally the unrelated January, with corresponding pronunciation.
When was Jan most popular?
The name Jan reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Severson?
The surname Severson originates from English. Ben Severson (born 1964), pioneer in the sport of bodyboarding and Sandy Beach local Cam Severson (born 1978), Canadian professional ice hockey centre Damon Severson (born 1994), Canadian ice hockey player Dan Severson (born 1954), American politician Edward Louis Severson (born 1964), American musician and singer-songwriter Erik Severson (born 1974), Wisconsin politician and legislator Glen A. Severson (born 1949), former justice of the South Dakota Supreme Court Herman J.
How common is the surname Severson?
The surname Severson is shared by approximately 10K people worldwide.
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