Jackson (/ˈdʒæksən/) is a common surname of Scottish, Irish and English origin eventually becoming a common American surname also.
In 1980, Jackson was the 24th most common surname in England and Wales.
[1] In the 1990 United States Census, Jackson was the thirteenth most frequently reported surname, accounting for 0.3% of the population.
[2] Jackson is also commonly used as a first name.
Notable people with the name include: All individuals listed here are Australian unless otherwise indicated.