Jenkins (surname)
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Jenkins is a surname
that originated in Cornwall
, England
, but came to be popular in southern Wales
. The name "Jenkin" originally meant "little John" or "son of John". The "kin" portion is of Dutch
origin (-kijn), which then gained a certain popularity in England.
The first use of the name "Jenkins" or "Jenkens" in England occurred as early as 1086 as a diminutive of the English form of John. It was often translated from the Flemish/French as "John the younger" or seen as "John Jenken." The non-diminutive Jehan/Jehannes was also translated into English as John. When Jen/Jean is present, usually given to a younger child, Jehan/Jehannes is listed as "John the elder" but never translated as "Big John."
Confusion can arise when the sire is listed as John, a son is John (the elder) and another son is John (the younger). The term "John, Senior" is then sometimes used for the father, distinguishing him from "John, Junior" or a numeric designation (e.g., "II"). "Jon
" the phonetic of John is sometimes seen but only in males as is the diminutive nickname of "Johnny." The French male name "Jean
", formerly pronounced "Jon", has not been common in English usage since the 16th century.
variant of Jenkin
commonly seen in Cornish
and in English
(mainly Devon
) ancestry. Its translation is "Little John
" or, more literally, "John the little." Its earliest documented occurrence was in Monmouthshire
, in the Domesday Book
of 1086, but it almost certainly predates the Norman Conquest.
A common English use, leading to use as a surname, may have been the now-obsolete "little Johns", a 12th-century term for the Cornish (and later Welsh) people, either alluding to their comparatively small stature or, more likely, classing them as illegitimate offspring of the unpopular King John of England
, who was previously the Earl of Cornwall and Gloucester.
A Welsh
form of the name is Siencyn. "Jenkin" or "Jenkins" and variants should not be construed as shortened forms of "Jenkinson", which denotes "the son of little John."
Surname
A surname is a name added to a given name and is part of a personal name. In many cases, a surname is a family name. Many dictionaries define "surname" as a synonym of "family name"...
that originated in Cornwall
Cornwall
Cornwall is a unitary authority and ceremonial county of England, within the United Kingdom. It is bordered to the north and west by the Celtic Sea, to the south by the English Channel, and to the east by the county of Devon, over the River Tamar. Cornwall has a population of , and covers an area of...
, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
, but came to be popular in southern Wales
Wales
Wales is a country that is part of the United Kingdom and the island of Great Britain, bordered by England to its east and the Atlantic Ocean and Irish Sea to its west. It has a population of three million, and a total area of 20,779 km²...
. The name "Jenkin" originally meant "little John" or "son of John". The "kin" portion is of Dutch
Dutch language
Dutch is a West Germanic language and the native language of the majority of the population of the Netherlands, Belgium, and Suriname, the three member states of the Dutch Language Union. Most speakers live in the European Union, where it is a first language for about 23 million and a second...
origin (-kijn), which then gained a certain popularity in England.
As a forename
Jen/Jean is a diminutive of Jehan/Jehannes (John/Johan) followed by kin/ken meaning 'little', giving Jenkin or Jenken.The first use of the name "Jenkins" or "Jenkens" in England occurred as early as 1086 as a diminutive of the English form of John. It was often translated from the Flemish/French as "John the younger" or seen as "John Jenken." The non-diminutive Jehan/Jehannes was also translated into English as John. When Jen/Jean is present, usually given to a younger child, Jehan/Jehannes is listed as "John the elder" but never translated as "Big John."
Confusion can arise when the sire is listed as John, a son is John (the elder) and another son is John (the younger). The term "John, Senior" is then sometimes used for the father, distinguishing him from "John, Junior" or a numeric designation (e.g., "II"). "Jon
Jon
Jon is a shortened form of the common given name Jonathan, meaning "God has given", or an alternate spelling of John, meaning "God is gracious". In the year of 2008, Jon was the 527th most popular name in the United States; its popularity has declined steadily since its peak in 1968 as #65...
" the phonetic of John is sometimes seen but only in males as is the diminutive nickname of "Johnny." The French male name "Jean
Jean
Jean may refer to:* Jeans, pants, trousers or high waist overalls made from denimPeople* Jean , pronounced , is the French form of John* Jean , pronounced and sometimes , is the Scottish form of Jane...
", formerly pronounced "Jon", has not been common in English usage since the 16th century.
As a surname
Jenkins is a surnameSurname
A surname is a name added to a given name and is part of a personal name. In many cases, a surname is a family name. Many dictionaries define "surname" as a synonym of "family name"...
variant of Jenkin
Jenkin
Jenkin, of Franconian origin, is translated in English as "Little John" or more literally "John the little."-Forename History:Jen/Jean being a diminutive of Jehan/Jehannes* followed by kin/ken meaning little creating Jenkin or Jenken...
commonly seen in Cornish
Cornish people
The Cornish are a people associated with Cornwall, a county and Duchy in the south-west of the United Kingdom that is seen in some respects as distinct from England, having more in common with the other Celtic parts of the United Kingdom such as Wales, as well as with other Celtic nations in Europe...
and in English
English people
The English are a nation and ethnic group native to England, who speak English. The English identity is of early mediaeval origin, when they were known in Old English as the Anglecynn. England is now a country of the United Kingdom, and the majority of English people in England are British Citizens...
(mainly Devon
Devon
Devon is a large county in southwestern England. The county is sometimes referred to as Devonshire, although the term is rarely used inside the county itself as the county has never been officially "shired", it often indicates a traditional or historical context.The county shares borders with...
) ancestry. Its translation is "Little John
Little John
Little John was a legendary fellow outlaw of Robin Hood, and was said to be Robin's chief lieutenant and second-in-command of the Merry Men.-Folklore:He appears in the earliest recorded Robin Hood ballads and stories...
" or, more literally, "John the little." Its earliest documented occurrence was in Monmouthshire
Monmouthshire
Monmouthshire is a county in south east Wales. The name derives from the historic county of Monmouthshire which covered a much larger area. The largest town is Abergavenny. There are many castles in Monmouthshire .-Historic county:...
, in the Domesday Book
Domesday Book
Domesday Book , now held at The National Archives, Kew, Richmond upon Thames in South West London, is the record of the great survey of much of England and parts of Wales completed in 1086...
of 1086, but it almost certainly predates the Norman Conquest.
A common English use, leading to use as a surname, may have been the now-obsolete "little Johns", a 12th-century term for the Cornish (and later Welsh) people, either alluding to their comparatively small stature or, more likely, classing them as illegitimate offspring of the unpopular King John of England
John of England
John , also known as John Lackland , was King of England from 6 April 1199 until his death...
, who was previously the Earl of Cornwall and Gloucester.
A Welsh
Welsh language
Welsh is a member of the Brythonic branch of the Celtic languages spoken natively in Wales, by some along the Welsh border in England, and in Y Wladfa...
form of the name is Siencyn. "Jenkin" or "Jenkins" and variants should not be construed as shortened forms of "Jenkinson", which denotes "the son of little John."
Spelling variations
Variations of the name Jenkins have included:- Jenkins
- Jenkin
- Jankins
- Jenkynn
- Jenkynns
- JenkynsJenkynsJenkyns is a surname and may be:* Caesar Jenkyns , Welsh international footballer* Richard Jenkyns , English academic administrator and dean* William Jenkyn , English clergyman...
- Jinkines
- Jinkins
- Jenkens
- Jenniskens
- Junkin
- Junkins
- Siencyn – a WelshWelsh peopleThe Welsh people are an ethnic group and nation associated with Wales and the Welsh language.John Davies argues that the origin of the "Welsh nation" can be traced to the late 4th and early 5th centuries, following the Roman departure from Britain, although Brythonic Celtic languages seem to have...
variation – John is sometimes spelled Zhahn, Sion and Sien. - Shinkwinn – an IrishIrish peopleThe Irish people are an ethnic group who originate in Ireland, an island in northwestern Europe. Ireland has been populated for around 9,000 years , with the Irish people's earliest ancestors recorded having legends of being descended from groups such as the Nemedians, Fomorians, Fir Bolg, Tuatha...
variation.
People
Notable people whose family name is or was Jenkins include- Richard BurtonRichard BurtonRichard Burton, CBE was a Welsh actor. He was nominated seven times for an Academy Award, six of which were for Best Actor in a Leading Role , and was a recipient of BAFTA, Golden Globe and Tony Awards for Best Actor. Although never trained as an actor, Burton was, at one time, the highest-paid...
(1925–1984), Welsh celebrity actor whose birth name was Richard Walter Jenkins - Albert Jenkins (rugby player)Albert Jenkins (rugby player)Albert Jenkins was an international rugby player for Wales and played club rugby for Llanelli RFC between 1919 and 1928. Jenkins was one of the greatest backs to have played for Llanelli and is compared to later Scarlet heroes Lewis Jones and Phil Bennett. Jenkins was a strong tackler and was an...
, Welsh international rugby union player - Albert G. JenkinsAlbert G. JenkinsAlbert Gallatin Jenkins was an attorney, planter, representative to the United States Congress and First Confederate Congress, and a Confederate brigadier general during the American Civil War...
(1830–1864), American politician and Confederate soldier - Brian Jenkins (politician)Brian Jenkins (politician)Brian David Jenkins is a British Labour Party politician who was the Member of Parliament for Tamworth from 1997 until 2010, and has lived in the constituency for over 50 years...
(born 1942), British politician - Brian Michael JenkinsBrian Michael JenkinsBrian Michael Jenkins, born in 1942 in Chicago, is an expert on terrorism and transportation security. During his nearly four decades of analysis, Jenkins has advised governments, private corporations, the Catholic Church, the Church of England, and many other international organizations on...
, American terrorism expert - Carlos JenkinsCarlos JenkinsCarlos Edward Jenkins is a former American football linebacker in the National Football League. He played six seasons for the Minnesota Vikings and the St. Louis Rams ....
, American footballer - Carter JenkinsCarter Jenkins-Career:Jenkins began performing in community theatre, and then on local and national commercials. He has starred in television shows such as Surface, Viva Laughlin, CSI: Miami, House, CSI: NY, Without a Trace, The Bernie Mac Show, and Unfabulous along with feature films Aliens in the Attic, Bad...
(born 1991), American actor - Charles Jenkins (basketball)Charles Jenkins (basketball)Charles Jenkins is an American professional basketball player for Teramo Basket in the Serie A Italian League. He was drafted the Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball Association in 2011....
(born 1989), American basketball player - Charles Jenkins Sr. (born 1934), U.S. sprinter
- Charles Jenkins Jr. (born 1964), U.S. sprinter
- Charles Francis JenkinsCharles Francis JenkinsCharles Francis Jenkins was an American pioneer of early cinema and one of the inventors of television, though he used mechanical rather than electronic technologies...
(1867–1934), U.S. cinema and television pioneer - Charles Robert JenkinsCharles Robert JenkinsCharles Robert Jenkins is a former United States Army soldier who lived in North Korea from 1965 to 2004 after deserting his unit and crossing the Korean Demilitarized Zone.-Military service and desertion:...
(born 1940), U.S. soldier - Chris Jenkins, Welsh film producer, writer and effects animator
- Clive JenkinsClive JenkinsDavid Clive Jenkins was a British trade union leader. "Organising the middle classes", his stated recreation in Who's Who, sums up both his sense of humour and his achievements in the British trade union movement....
(1926–1999), British trade unionist - Cullen JenkinsCullen JenkinsCullen Darome Jenkins is an American football defensive tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League . He was signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2003...
, defensive lineman for the Green Bay Packers - Dan JenkinsDan JenkinsDan Jenkins is an American author and sportswriter, most notably for Sports Illustrated.Jenkins was born and raised in Fort Worth, Texas, where he attended R .L. Paschal High School and Texas Christian University , where he played on the varsity golf team...
, (1929- ) American author-journalist - David Jenkins (athlete)David Jenkins (athlete)David Wilkinson Jenkins , is an American figure skater. He won the men's gold medal for figure skating during the 1960 Winter Olympics in Squaw Valley...
(born 1952), British athlete - David Jenkins (figure skater) (born 1936), U.S. figure skater
- David Jenkins (librarian)David Jenkins (librarian)David Jenkins CBE was the Librarian of the National Library of Wales from 1969 to 1979 and author of an official history of the library.- Biography :...
(1912–2002) Welsh National Librarian - David Edward JenkinsDavid Edward JenkinsDavid Edward Jenkins is a Church of England cleric and former Bishop of Durham, a position he held from 1984 until 1994.Jenkins was born in Bromley, Kent and educated at St Dunstan's College, Catford...
(born 1925), Bishop of Durham - Ella JenkinsElla JenkinsElla Jenkins is an American folk singer. Dubbed “The First Lady of the Children’s Folk Song” by the Wisconsin State Journal, Jenkins has been a leading performer of children’s music for fifty years.-Family and personal life:...
, folk singer - Ernie JenkinsErnie JenkinsErnie Jenkins was a Welsh international dual-code international rugby player. He played club rugby union predominantly for Newport and later switched codes by joining rugby league team Rochdale Hornets...
(1880–1958), Wales international rugby union player - Ferguson JenkinsFerguson JenkinsFerguson Arthur "Fergie" Jenkins, CM, is a Canadian former Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher. He was a three-time All-Star and the 1971 NL Cy Young Award winner. In 1991, Jenkins was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. During a 19-year career, he pitched for four different teams,...
(born 1943), professional baseball player - Florence Foster JenkinsFlorence Foster JenkinsFlorence Foster Jenkins was an American amateur operatic soprano who was known, and ridiculed, for her lack of rhythm, pitch, tone, and overall singing ability.-Early years:...
(1868–1944), U.S. "soprano" known for her extraordinary bravery on stage - George Neil JenkinsGeorge Neil JenkinsGeorge Neil Jenkins was Professor of Oral Physiology at the Dental School of the University of Newcastle upon Tyne for most of his distinguished career. He concentrated his research on the prevention of tooth decay, becoming a world expert in oral hygiene...
(1914–2007), British oral physiologist - George W. JenkinsGeorge W. JenkinsGeorge Washington Jenkins was an American businessman and founder of Publix Super Markets. In 1930, despite the Great Depression, Jenkins risked his career and everything he had to start a new grocery store. He named the store, which would soon become a chain, Publix.Jenkins was affectionately...
(1907–1996), American businessman and founder of Publix Super Markets - Gordon JenkinsGordon JenkinsGordon Hill Jenkins was an American arranger, composer and pianist who was an influential figure in popular music in the 1940s and 1950s, renowned for his lush string arrangements...
(1910–1984), U.S. musician - Graeme JenkinsGraeme JenkinsGraeme James Ewers Jenkins is a British conductor, specializing in opera. He read music at the University of Cambridge, and later studied conducting at the Royal College of Music. He worked with Norman Del Mar and Sir David Willcocks, and as an Adrian Boult Conducting Scholar, Jenkins conducted...
, British conductor - Gwilym JenkinsGwilym JenkinsGwilym Meirion Jenkins was a Welsh statistician and systems engineer, born in Gowerton , Swansea, Wales. He is most notable for his pioneering work with George Box on autoregressive moving average models, also called Box-Jenkins models, in time-series analysis.He earned a first class honors degree...
, Welsh statistician - Harold Jenkins (Conway TwittyConway TwittyConway Twitty , born Harold Lloyd Jenkins, was an American country music artist. He also had success in early rock and roll, R&B, and pop music. He held the record for the most number one singles of any act with 55 No. 1 Billboard country hits until George Strait broke the record in 2006...
, 1933–1993), U.S. rock and roll and country music singer - Harry JenkinsHarry JenkinsHenry Alfred "Harry" Jenkins , an Australian politician, is a member of the House of Representatives, representing the Division of Scullin, Victoria, since the 1986 by-election for the Australian Labor Party...
(born 1952), Australian politician - Helen Jenkins, a British triathlete
- Henry JenkinsHenry JenkinsHenry Jenkins III is an American media scholar and currently a Provost Professor of Communication, Journalism, and Cinematic Arts, a joint professorship at the USC Annenberg School for Communication and the USC School of Cinematic Arts...
, American author, professor at MIT - Horace JenkinsHorace JenkinsHorace Jenkins is an American professional basketball player, formerly of the NBA and currently with Italian Lega Basket team Climamio Bologna....
, former player in the NBA - Hugh JenkinsHugh JenkinsHugh Gater Jenkins, Baron Jenkins of Putney, PC , was a British politician, campaigner and Labour Party member of Parliament and the House of Lords....
(1908–2004), British Labour Party politician - Jean JenkinsJean JenkinsJean Alice Jenkins is an Australian educator in languages and served as an Australian Democrats senator for Western Australia from 1987 to 1990. She is also noted as an originator in Western Australia of NAATI-accredited level 2 courses in translation and interpreting, and as a campaigner for...
(born 1938), Australian linguist, educator and politician - Jean Jenkins (ethnomusicologist) (1922–1990), American/British ethnomusicologist
- Jerry B. JenkinsJerry B. JenkinsJerry Bruce Jenkins is an American novelist and biographer. He is best known as co-author of the Left Behind series of books with Tim LaHaye, Jenkins has written over 150 books, including romance novels, mysteries, and children's adventures, as well as non-fiction...
(born 1949), American author - John Jenkins (composer)John Jenkins (composer)John Jenkins , English composer, was born in Maidstone, Kent, and died at Kimberley, Norfolk.Little is known of his early life. The son of Henry Jenkins, a carpenter who occasionally made musical instruments, he may have been the "Jack Jenkins" employed in the household of Anne, Countess of Warwick...
(1592–1678), English composer - John Jenkins (governor)John Jenkins (governor)John Jenkins was governor of Albemarle three times, in 1672–1675, 1676–1677, and 1680–1681.Governor John Jenkins, immigrant, was born in England and died in Perquimas County, North Carolina, 17 December 1661. He went to America in or before 1662 and originally settled in Warwick Square,...
, 17th century governor of North Carolina - John Major JenkinsJohn Major JenkinsJohn Major Jenkins is an American author and independent researcher, best known for his works that theorize certain astronomical and esoteric connections of the calendar systems used by the Maya civilization of pre-Columbian Mesoamerica...
(born 1964), American Maya-author - Joseph JenkinsJoseph JenkinsJoseph Jenkins , was an educated tenant farmer from Tregaron, Ceredigion, mid-Wales who, when aged over 50, suddenly deserted his home and large family to seek his fortune in Australia...
(1818–1898), the "Welsh Swagman", farmer, poet and diarist - Justin Michael JenkinsJustin Michael JenkinsJustin Michael Jenkins is an American artist. He is also an author and designer. He achieved college success in athletics for West Virginia University and became a successful artist at the university. He has worked as an artist and webmaster for Susan Polgar, former Women's World Chess Champion...
(born 1971), American artist and designer - Karl JenkinsKarl Jenkins-Other works:*Adiemus: Live — live versions of Adiemus music*Palladio *Eloise *Imagined Oceans *The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace...
(born 1944), Welsh musician and composer - Katherine JenkinsKatherine JenkinsKatherine Jenkins is a Welsh mezzo-soprano. She is a classical-popular crossover singer who performs across a spectrum of operatic arias, popular songs, musical theatre and hymns.-Early life and education:...
(born 1980), Welsh mezzo-soprano - Keith JenkinsKeith JenkinsKeith Jenkins is a British historiographer. Like Hayden White and "postmodern" historiographers, Jenkins believes that any historian's output should be seen as a story. A work of history is as much about the historian's own world view and ideological positions as it is about past events...
, English postmodern historian - Ken JenkinsKen JenkinsKen Jenkins is an American actor, best known for his role as Dr. Bob Kelso, the Chief of Medicine on the American comedy Scrubs....
(born 1940), American actor, best known as Dr. Bob Kelso in the American comedy-drama Scrubs - Kris JenkinsKris JenkinsKristopher Rudy-Charles Jenkins is a former American football nose tackle who played for the Carolina Panthers and New York Jets of the National Football League. He was originally drafted by the Panthers in the second round of the 2001 NFL Draft...
, defensive lineman for the New York Jets - Leoline JenkinsLeoline JenkinsSir Leoline Jenkins was a Welsh academic, jurist and politician. He was a clerical lawyer serving in the Admiralty courts, and diplomat involved in the negotiation of international treaties .-Biography:...
(1625–1685), Welsh lawyer and diplomat - Leroy Jenkins (jazz musician) (born 1932), U.S. composer and free jazz violinist
- Leroy Jenkins (televangelist)Leroy Jenkins (televangelist)Leroy Jenkins is an American televangelist and preacher who was popular in the 1960s and 1970s. He was known for his faith healing, through the use of "miracle water". His television program can be seen on television stations across the U.S...
, U.S. televangelist - Lew Jenkins (1916–1981), U.S. boxer
- Louise Freeland JenkinsLouise Freeland JenkinsLouise Freeland Jenkins was an American astronomer.She was born in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. In 1911 she graduated from Mount Holyoke College, then she received a Master's degree in astronomy in 1917 from the same institution...
(1888–1970), U.S. astronomer - Michael Jenkins (Unification Church), president of the Unification Church of America
- Michael A. G. Jenkins, co-creator of the Jenkins-Traub algorithmJenkins-Traub algorithmThe Jenkins–Traub algorithm for polynomial zeros is a fast globally convergent iterative method published in 1970 by Michael A. Jenkins and Joseph F. Traub...
- Mick Jenkins (rugby), Welsh rugby player
- Neil JenkinsNeil JenkinsNeil Jenkins MBE is a former rugby union football player and current coach. He played fly-half, centre, or full back for Pontypridd, Cardiff, Celtic Warriors, Wales and the British and Irish Lions. Jenkins is Wales' highest ever points-scorer and is the third highest on the List of leading Rugby...
(born 1971), Welsh rugby union footballer - Niki JenkinsNiki JenkinsNiki Jenkins is a female judoka from Canada. She competed for Canada at the 1996 Summer Olympics and won a silver medal in the Women's Half-Heavyweight division at the 1999 Pan American Games...
(born 1973), Canadian judoka - Philip JenkinsPhilip JenkinsPhilip Jenkins is as of 2010 the Edwin Erle Sparks Professor of Humanities at Pennsylvania State University . He was Professor and a Distinguished Professor of History and Religious studies at the same institution; and also assistant, associate and then full professor of Criminal Justice and...
, professor of history and religious studies at Pennsylvania State University - Philip Jenkins (drummer), of Kids in Glass HousesKids in Glass HousesKids in Glass Houses are a Welsh rock band from Cardiff, and are considered a significant part of the Cardiff music scene. The band's name is inspired by the lyrics "not throwing stones at you anymore" from Glassjaw song "Tip Your Bartender". The band achieved success on the strength of the singles...
- Renneker JenkinsRenneker JenkinsRenneker Jenkins is an American actor and older brother of Carter Jenkins.Jenkins was born in Charlotte, North Carolina to Eric and Mary Jenkins. He has played a small part in Surface with Carter, also he has played in Unfabulous.Also, Jenkins played small parts in Chocolate Girls and Soccer Dog:...
(born 1989), American actor - Richard JenkinsRichard JenkinsRichard Dale Jenkins is an American stage, film, and television actor. After beginning his career in theatre, Jenkins made his film debut in 1974, and appeared in supporting roles in numerous film productions in the 1980s and the 1990s. His breakthrough came in the 2000s for playing the deceased...
(born May 4, 1947), American character actor - Richard L. JenkinsRichard L. JenkinsRichard Leos Jenkins was an American psychiatrist known for his work in child psychiatry and juvenile delinquency.Jenkins earned his A.B. from Stanford University in 1925 and his M.D...
(1903–1991), American child psychiatrist - Robert Jenkins (master mariner) (fl. 1731–1745), English master mariner (War of Jenkins' Ear)
- Robert Jenkins (Pennsylvania)Robert Jenkins (Pennsylvania)Robert Jenkins was a member of the United States House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.Robert Jenkins was born in Windsor Forges, Pennsylvania. He attended the common schools and the select school of Dr. Robert Smith of Pequea...
(1769–1848), United States congressman from Pennsylvania - Robert Jenkins (UK politician)Robert Jenkins (UK politician)Robert Christmas Dewar Jenkins was a British Conservative Party politician, and a Member of Parliament for 13 years....
(1900–1978), British Conservative Member of Parliament for Dulwich 1951–1964 - Robert H. Jenkins, Jr.Robert H. Jenkins, Jr.Robert Henry Jenkins, Jr. was a United States Marine who posthumously received the Medal of Honor for heroism in Vietnam in March 1969....
(1948–1969), U.S. Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient, killed in action in Vietnam - Roy JenkinsRoy JenkinsRoy Harris Jenkins, Baron Jenkins of Hillhead OM, PC was a British politician.The son of a Welsh coal miner who later became a union official and Labour MP, Roy Jenkins served with distinction in World War II. Elected to Parliament as a Labour member in 1948, he served in several major posts in...
(1920–2003), British politician - Sally JenkinsSally JenkinsSally Jenkins is an American sports columnist and feature writer for The Washington Post. Prior employment includes senior writer for Sports Illustrated. She is a graduate of Stanford with degree in English Literature....
(1960- ), American author-journalist - Scoville JenkinsScoville JenkinsScoville Jenkins is a former professional tennis player on the ATP Tour . He is sometimes referred to by his nickname "Sco"...
, American tennis player - Simon JenkinsSimon JenkinsSir Simon David Jenkins is a British newspaper columnist and author, and since November 2008 has been chairman of the National Trust. He currently writes columns for both The Guardian and London's Evening Standard, and was previously a commentator for The Times, which he edited from 1990 to 1992...
(born 1943), British newspaper columnist - Stephan JenkinsStephan JenkinsStephan Douglas Jenkins , is an American musician best known as the lead singer, songwriter, and guitarist for Third Eye Blind. Under Jenkins's leadership, Third Eye Blind has sold over eight million copies of four albums: Third Eye Blind , Blue , Out of the Vein , and Ursa Major...
(born 1964), rock singer - Thomas Jenkins (headmaster), Shakespeare's headmaster
- Thomas Jenkins (antiquary)Thomas Jenkins (antiquary)Thomas Jenkins was a British antiquary and minor painter who went to Rome accompanying the English landscape painter Richard Wilson about 1750 and remained behind, establishing himself in the city by serving as cicerone and sometime banker to the visiting British, becoming a dealer in Roman...
(1722–1798), English antiquarian in Rome - Thornton A. JenkinsThornton A. JenkinsThornton A. Jenkins was an officer in the United States Navy, who served during the Mexican-American War and the American Civil War. He later served as Chief of the Bureau of Navigation and as President of the United States Naval Institute...
(1811–1893), U.S. Rear Admiral - Walter JenkinsWalter JenkinsWalter Wilson Jenkins was an American political figure and longtime top aide to U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson. Jenkins' career ended after a sex scandal was reported weeks before the 1964 presidential election, when Jenkins was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct with another man in a...
(1918–1985), top aide to Lyndon B. Johnson, resigned after a scandal - William Fitzgerald Jenkins (writing as Murray LeinsterMurray LeinsterMurray Leinster was a nom de plume of William Fitzgerald Jenkins, an award-winning American writer of science fiction and alternate history...
) (1896–1975), U.S. science fiction author - William L. JenkinsWilliam L. JenkinsWilliam Lewis "Bill" Jenkins is a politician from the state of Tennessee. He represented the state's 1st Congressional district, centered around the Tri-Cities , from 1997 until his successor was sworn in on January 3, 2007....
(born 1936), U.S. politician - William Jenkins (1942-2004) Fought in the Rhodesian war
Fictional characters
- Anya JenkinsAnya JenkinsAnya is a fictional character created by Joss Whedon for the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer. She also appears in the comic book series based on the television show. Portrayed by Emma Caulfield, the character appears as a guest star in the third and fourth seasons of the show before...
(Buffy the Vampire Slayer) - Doctor Albert Al JenkinsAl JenkinsDoctor Albert "Al" Jenkins is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Adam Croasdell. It was announced on 26 November 2009 that the character would leave the soap in early 2010. His final appearance was on 4 February 2010....
, fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders played by Adam Croasdell - Billie JenkinsBillie JenkinsBillie Jenkins is a fictional character on The WB television series Charmed. She was played by actress Kaley Cuoco, and appeared in every episode of the series' eighth and final season....
(Charmed) - Bruno Jenkins, a nurse in the BBC medical drama Casualty
- Bruno Jenkins, a young boy in Roald Dahl's The Witches
- Bruno Jenkins, a punk/rock music project of TAT drummer Jake ReedJake Reed (musician)Jake Clegg-Reed is a British musician. He currently serves as drummer for pop punk band TAT and hardcore punk band Tremors, and is known to write and produce music under the alias Tiger Bicep. A previous moniker Reed used was Bruno Jenkins.He is the son of Cornwall based author Eira...
- Bruno Jenkins, a fictitious character portrayed by Charlie PotterCharlie PotterCharles Potter was a British actor whose only notable role to date came as Bruno Jenkins in The Witches, a 1990 film based on the book by Roald Dahl. He has not acted since. He is now a barrister practising commercial and public / administrative law at Blackstone Chambers in London.-External links:...
in the 1990 film based on the story by Roald Dahl, The WitchesThe WitchesThe Witches is a children's book by Roald Dahl, first published in London in 1983 by Jonathan Cape. The book, like many of Dahl's works, is illustrated by Quentin Blake. Its content has made the book the frequent target of censors. It appears on the American Library Association list of the 100 Most... - Candice Jenkins- Super mom
- Carl Jenkins (Starship Troopers) (Roughnecks: Starship Troopers Chronicles)
- Christy JenkinsChristy JenkinsChristy Jenkins is a fictional character from the television series Charmed. The character was primarily portrayed by Marnette Patterson in eight episodes in 2006, with the character as a whole appearing in ten episodes of the eighth season.-Television:...
(Charmed) - Howell Jenkins (Howl's Moving Castle)
- Leeroy JenkinsLeeroy JenkinsLeeroy Jenkins, sometimes misspelled Leroy Jenkins and often elongated with numerous additional letters, is an Internet phenomenon named for a player character created by Ben Schulz in Blizzard Entertainment's MMORPG, World of Warcraft. The character became popular due to a video of the game that...
(World of Warcraft) - Mrs. Jenkins, John Rolfe's maid in Disney's Pocahontas II: Journey to a New WorldPocahontas II: Journey to a New WorldPocahontas II: Journey to a New World is a 1998 straight-to-video sequel to the 1995 Disney film Pocahontas. The film is inspired by true events in the life of Pocahontas which took place several years after her encounter with John Smith and the founders of Jamestown...
- Mrs. Jenkins, character in Timothy Goes to SchoolTimothy Goes to SchoolTimothy Goes to School is a cartoon series based on the books by Rosemary Wells.It features a young raccoon, Timothy, who attends a fictional primary school kindergarten. The series aired on PBS Kids as part of the PBS Kids Bookworm Bunch from 2000 until 2004. It was later broadcast on Discovery...
- Nicholas Jenkins, the narrator of Anthony Powell's A Dance to the Music of TimeA Dance to the Music of TimeA Dance to the Music of Time is a twelve-volume cycle of novels by Anthony Powell, inspired by the painting of the same name by Nicolas Poussin. One of the longest works of fiction in literature, it was published between 1951 and 1975 to critical acclaim...
- Peter "Tucker" Jenkins was a fictional character in the BBC children's programme Grange Hill, portrayed by Todd Carty
See also
- JenkinJenkinJenkin, of Franconian origin, is translated in English as "Little John" or more literally "John the little."-Forename History:Jen/Jean being a diminutive of Jehan/Jehannes* followed by kin/ken meaning little creating Jenkin or Jenken...
- JenkynsJenkynsJenkyns is a surname and may be:* Caesar Jenkyns , Welsh international footballer* Richard Jenkyns , English academic administrator and dean* William Jenkyn , English clergyman...
- Little JohnLittle JohnLittle John was a legendary fellow outlaw of Robin Hood, and was said to be Robin's chief lieutenant and second-in-command of the Merry Men.-Folklore:He appears in the earliest recorded Robin Hood ballads and stories...