Jeffery Kovacs

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Jeffery Kovacs — English
249K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Jeffery Kovacs is a name that combines English origins. The first name Jeffery is a masculine given name of English origin. Jeffery is a given name or a surname. As a surname, it is a Cornish variant of the more commonly spelled given name Jeffrey. Surname Aaron Jeffery (born 1970), New Zealand-born actor Alshon Jeffery (born 1990), American football player Arthur Jeffery (1892–1959), Australian-born professor of Semitic languages Clara Jeffery (born 1967), American journalist Chucky Jeffery (born 1991), American basketball player Darren Jeffery (born 1976), English opera singer Gabrielle Jeffery (1886–1940), British suffragist and founder of the Catholic Women's Suffrage Society George Barker Jeffery (1891–1957), . The surname Kovacs: Kovács or Kovacs, meaning blacksmith, is one of the most common Hungarian family names. The name is found in Hungary and Hungarian expatriate communities. There are similar names with the Kováts or Kovách spellings. The name means "blacksmith" in Hungarian, and it is a loanword from Slavic languages. The top three most frequent surnames in Hungary are Nagy, Kovács, and Tóth. Jeffery is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 249K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Jeffery reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Jeffery

English

Jeffery is a given name or a surname. As a surname, it is a Cornish variant of the more commonly spelled given name Jeffrey. Surname Aaron Jeffery (born 1970), New Zealand-born actor Alshon Jeffery (born 1990), American football player Arthur Jeffery (1892–1959), Australian-born professor of Semitic languages Clara Jeffery (born 1967), American journalist Chucky Jeffery (born 1991), American basketball player Darren Jeffery (born 1976), English opera singer Gabrielle Jeffery (1886–1940), British suffragist and founder of the Catholic Women's Suffrage Society George Barker Jeffery (1891–1957), .

Surname: Kovacs

Meaning: blacksmith

Slavic

Kovács or Kovacs, meaning blacksmith, is one of the most common Hungarian family names. The name is found in Hungary and Hungarian expatriate communities. There are similar names with the Kováts or Kovách spellings. The name means "blacksmith" in Hungarian, and it is a loanword from Slavic languages. The top three most frequent surnames in Hungary are Nagy, Kovács, and Tóth.

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Geographic Distribution

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

United States 52%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

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

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Notable People Named Jeffery Kovacs

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 Jeffery Kovacs:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

8
Soul Urge Number

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

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

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 Jeffery?
The first name Jeffery originates from English. Jeffery is a given name or a surname. As a surname, it is a Cornish variant of the more commonly spelled given name Jeffrey. Surname Aaron Jeffery (born 1970), New Zealand-born actor Alshon Jeffery (born 1990), American football player Arthur Jeffery (1892–1959), Australian-born professor of Semitic languages Clara Jeffery (born 1967), American journalist Chucky Jeffery (born 1991), American basketball player Darren Jeffery (born 1976), English opera singer Gabrielle Jeffery (1886–1940), British suffragist and founder of the Catholic Women's Suffrage Society George Barker Jeffery (1891–1957), .
When was Jeffery most popular?
The name Jeffery reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Kovacs?
The surname Kovacs originates from Slavic. Kovács or Kovacs, meaning blacksmith, is one of the most common Hungarian family names. The name is found in Hungary and Hungarian expatriate communities. There are similar names with the Kováts or Kovách spellings. The name means "blacksmith" in Hungarian, and it is a loanword from Slavic languages. The top three most frequent surnames in Hungary are Nagy, Kovács, and Tóth.
What are the origins of the name Jeffery Kovacs?
The name Jeffery Kovacs combines two different traditions: the first name Jeffery has English roots, while the surname Kovacs originates from Slavic.
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