Jones Coat of Arms & Family Crest
Where the Jones name began, what it means, and how your Jones coat of arms is painted.
Origin of the Jones name
Jones is the Welsh form of "son of John". When the Welsh moved from the traditional ap system (Dafydd ap John) to fixed English-style surnames in the 1500s and 1600s, an enormous number of families became Jones. Today it is the most common surname in Wales and the fifth most common in the United States.
Our historical archives hold much more on the Jones name: dates, names and records of early bearers.
This overview covers the Jones name in Wales. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as the United States, Australia and England; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Jones name FAQ
What does the Jones name mean?
Son of John (Welsh). Common variants include Johns, Joanes.
Where does the Jones surname come from?
It originates in Wales, and is also found in the United States, Australia and England.
Is there a Jones coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Jones crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Jones coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Sources: Reaney & Wilson, Dictionary of English Surnames; US Census Bureau 2010; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).