Jeffrey Mast
Name meaning, origin and global statistics
Jeffrey Mast is a name that combines Germanic origins. The first name Jeffrey is a masculine given name of Germanic origin. Jeffrey is a common English given name, and a variant form of the name Geoffrey (itself from a Middle French variant of Godfrey, Gottfried). It has been argued that the common derivation of Middle French Geoffrey (or Geoffroy), Jeffery from Godfrey is mistaken, and that the names reflect two separate first Germanic elements god vs. gaut, which became conflated in Old High German by the end of the early medieval period. Outside of North America, Geoffrey is more common than Jeffrey. The surname Mast: Austin Mast (born 1972), American botanist Brian Mast (b. 1980), American Florida congressman Dennis Mast (born 1992), German footballer Dick Mast (born 1951), American professional golfer Emily Mast (born 1976), American artist Katja Mast (born 1971), German politician Maura Mast, Irish-American mathematician Peggy Mast (fl. 20th/21st century), American politician Rick Mast (born 1957), American NASCAR driver Wilhelm Mast, founder of Mast-Jägermeister Jeffrey is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 887K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Jeffrey reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.
Etymology & Origin
First Name: Jeffrey
Meaning: peaceful pledge
Germanic
Jeffrey is a common English given name, and a variant form of the name Geoffrey (itself from a Middle French variant of Godfrey, Gottfried). It has been argued that the common derivation of Middle French Geoffrey (or Geoffroy), Jeffery from Godfrey is mistaken, and that the names reflect two separate first Germanic elements god vs. gaut, which became conflated in Old High German by the end of the early medieval period. Outside of North America, Geoffrey is more common than Jeffrey.
Surname: Mast
Irish
Austin Mast (born 1972), American botanist Brian Mast (b. 1980), American Florida congressman Dennis Mast (born 1992), German footballer Dick Mast (born 1951), American professional golfer Emily Mast (born 1976), American artist Katja Mast (born 1971), German politician Maura Mast, Irish-American mathematician Peggy Mast (fl. 20th/21st century), American politician Rick Mast (born 1957), American NASCAR driver Wilhelm Mast, founder of Mast-Jägermeister
Geographic Distribution
The first name Jeffrey is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:
Popularity Over Time
Popularity of the name Jeffrey by decade, based on birth registration data:
Notable People Named Jeffrey Mast
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 Jeffrey Mast:
Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.
Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.
Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.
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 Jeffrey?
- The first name Jeffrey originates from Germanic. Jeffrey is a common English given name, and a variant form of the name Geoffrey (itself from a Middle French variant of Godfrey, Gottfried). It has been argued that the common derivation of Middle French Geoffrey (or Geoffroy), Jeffery from Godfrey is mistaken, and that the names reflect two separate first Germanic elements god vs. gaut, which became conflated in Old High German by the end of the early medieval period. Outside of North America, Geoffrey is more common than Jeffrey.
- When was Jeffrey most popular?
- The name Jeffrey reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
- What is the origin of the surname Mast?
- The surname Mast originates from Irish. Austin Mast (born 1972), American botanist Brian Mast (b. 1980), American Florida congressman Dennis Mast (born 1992), German footballer Dick Mast (born 1951), American professional golfer Emily Mast (born 1976), American artist Katja Mast (born 1971), German politician Maura Mast, Irish-American mathematician Peggy Mast (fl. 20th/21st century), American politician Rick Mast (born 1957), American NASCAR driver Wilhelm Mast, founder of Mast-Jägermeister
- What are the origins of the name Jeffrey Mast?
- The name Jeffrey Mast combines two different traditions: the first name Jeffrey has Germanic roots, while the surname Mast originates from Irish.