Gender: Male
William Jardine was a Scottish physician, opium merchant and trader who co-founded the Hong Kong based conglomerate Jardine, Matheson & Co. Educated in medicine at the University of Edinburgh, in 1802 Jardine obtained a diploma from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. The next year, he became a surgeon's mate aboard the Brunswick belonging to the East India Company, and set sail for India. In May 1817, he abandoned medicine for trade.
Source: Wikipedia | Last updated on May 29, 2024
On the name William Jardine, William means Resolute Protector, Will-helmet, Will Desire, Valley, Unwavering Protector, Protect.
The name William Jardine is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
William is commonly found in United States of America, Colombia, United Kingdom, and 98 more countries.
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At NamesLook, the name William is recorded 256,518 times globally, ranking it as the 149th most common name worldwide.
William is most prevalent in United States of America, with 63,817 occurrences, making it the 43th most popular name in the country.
In Colombia, the name William is found among 1 in every 27 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
Country | Rank | Frequency |
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United States of America | #43 | 1 : 28 |
Colombia | #46 | 1 : 27 |
United Kingdom | #120 | 1 : 29 |
France | #195 | 1 : 69 |
Italy | #413 | 1 : 102 |
South Africa | #95 | 1 : 204 |
Peru | #121 | 1 : 98 |
Brazil | #146 | 1 : 102 |
Malaysia | #138 | 1 : 351 |
Canada | #80 | 1 : 78 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name William from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
William Jardine was a Scottish physician, opium merchant and trader who co-founded the Hong Kong based conglomerate Jardine, Matheson & Co. Educated in medicine at the University of Edinburgh, in 1802 Jardine obtained a diploma from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. The next year, he became a surgeon's mate aboard the Brunswick belonging to the East India Company, and set sail for India. In May 1817, he abandoned medicine for trade.
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