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ˈdʒɛf ər sənjef·fer·son

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson, President Jeffersonnoun

    3rd President of the United States; chief drafter of the Declaration of Independence; made the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 and sent out the Lewis and Clark Expedition to explore it (1743-1826)

Wiktionary

  1. Jeffersonnoun

    A two-dollar bill.

  2. Jeffersonnoun

    Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826); the third President of the United States, principal author of the US Declaration of Independence (1776), and one of the most influential founders of the United States.

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  1. jefferson

    Jefferson typically refers to Thomas Jefferson, who was the third President of the United States, serving from 1801 to 1809, and is also recognized as one of the country's Founding Fathers. Jefferson is also known for drafting the Declaration of Independence. In addition, the term "Jefferson" may refer to various places in the United States, including cities, counties, and townships named after Thomas Jefferson.

Wikidata

  1. Jefferson

    Jefferson is a historic city in Marion County in northeastern Texas, United States. The population was 2,024 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Marion County, Texas, and is situated in East Texas. The city is a tourism center, with popular attractions including: Jay Gould's Railroad car, the Sterne Fountain, Jefferson Carnegie Library, Excelsior House, the House of the Four Seasons, and the bayous formed by Big Cypress Bayou located in and around the city.

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    Song lyrics by jefferson -- Explore a large variety of song lyrics performed by jefferson on the Lyrics.com website.

Etymology and Origins

  1. Jefferson

    The name of a river, a city, and a mount in the United States, after Thomas Jefferson, the third President.

Surnames Frequency by Census Records

  1. JEFFERSON

    According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Jefferson is ranked #615 in terms of the most common surnames in America.

    The Jefferson surname appeared 55,179 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 19 would have the surname Jefferson.

    74.2% or 40,965 total occurrences were Black.
    17.4% or 9,629 total occurrences were White.
    3.5% or 1,953 total occurrences were of two or more races.
    2.4% or 1,363 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.
    1.9% or 1,048 total occurrences were American Indian or Alaskan Native.
    0.4% or 221 total occurrences were Asian.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of Jefferson in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of Jefferson in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of Jefferson in a Sentence

  1. Superintendent Donna McMullan:

    Although there are some parents who are concerned, there are many who are excited about their students returning to school, i recognize there are feelings of apprehension, considering Jefferson City Schools have been closed since March 16, 2020. Regardless of start date, there will be higher levels of anxiety due to the uncertainties surrounding the COVID-19 situation.

  2. Rush Limbaugh:

    If Thomas Jefferson thought taxation without representation was bad, he should see how it is with representation.

  3. John Fitzgerald Kennedy:

    I think this is the most extraordinary collection of talent, of human knowledge, that has ever been gathered at the White House-with the possible exception of when Thomas Jefferson dined alone.

  4. Karen Charrington:

    With hindering prosecution, you usually need to provide some criminal assistance to a person that has committed a felony, but for someone to tell an officer, ‘ Karen Charrington can't come in,' and they don't want to answer questions – Karen Charrington have that full right to remain silent to police officers. Karen Charrington’re not obligated to tell the officers what happened in a crime. Lauren Pazienza being led into a New York City courthouse on March 22, 2022. ( Curtis Means) Lauren Pazienza being led into a New York City courthouse on March 22, 2022( Curtis Means) After allegedly shoving Barbara Gustern to Barbara Gustern death, Pazienza stayed in the area for more than 20 minutes, according to The DA. NYC SOCIALITE ACCUSED IN ELDERLY SHOVE DEATH BULLIED CLASSMATES IN SCHOOL Surveillance footage reviewed by the DA captured Pazienza getting into a fight with a man believed to be her fiancé about seven minutes after the shove, then watching as an ambulance arrived at the location. About half an hour after the attack, Pazienza and her fiancé allegedly entered Penn Station and took the subway back to their shared condo in Astoria, Queens. Building where Lauren Pazienza and Lauren Pazienza fiancé reside in Queens, New York( Fox News Digital / Rebecca Rosenberg) It wasn't until six days later Lauren Pazienza fled New York City on March 16 after Barbara Gustern succumbed to Barbara Gustern injuries. Lauren Pazienza's parents' home in Port Jefferson, New York( Fox News Digital Digital/Rebecca Rosenberg) MARCH 10 : Barbara Gustern shoved to the ground in Manhattan MARCH 15 : Barbara Gustern dies. Lauren Pazienza cause of death ruled to blunt-force trauma to the head MARCH 16 : Pazienza reportedly flees to parents' home on Long Island as she apparently deleted her social media MARCH 17 : Pazienza allegedly stopped using her cellphone and hid it at her aunt's house MARCH 19 : NYPD received anonymous tip on Pazienza MARCH 21 : NYPD turned away from Pazienza family home MARCH 22 : Pazienza retains attorney and surrenders in Manhattan Lauren Pazienza's mug shot.

  5. Betsy Price:

    To Atatianas family : Atatiana Jefferson unacceptable, there is nothing that could justify what happened on Saturday morning. Nothing.

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