English surname that means — surprise! — “son of Jack.” But I’m pretty sure that even if your partner’s name is not Jack, you’re still allowed to use it.
Jackson
Nicknames:
Jack, Jacky, Jax, and apparently rapper Fifty Cent.
Famous people named Jackson:
Actors Jackson Rathbone and Jackson Hurst; singer-songwriters Jackson Browne and Jackson Guthy; painter Jackson Pollock.
Fun facts:
According to the 1990 census, Jackson was the 13th most frequently-reported last name. It’s also the capital of Mississippi, so that’s one question he’ll automatically get right on the state capitals test in fourth grade.
