Gender: Male
Lieutenant General Sir William Francis Drummond Jervois was a British military engineer and diplomat. After joining the British Army in 1839, he saw service, as a second captain, in South Africa. In 1858, as a major, he was appointed Secretary of a Royal Commission set up to examine the state and efficiency of British land-based fortifications against naval attack; and this led to further work in Canada and South Australia. From 1875 to 1888 he was, consecutively, Governor of the Straits Settlements, Governor of South Australia and Governor of New Zealand.
Source: Wikipedia | Last updated on May 28, 2024
On the name William Jervois, William means Resolute Protector, Will-helmet, Will Desire, Valley, Unwavering Protector, Protect.
The name William Jervois 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Lieutenant General Sir William Francis Drummond Jervois was a British military engineer and diplomat. After joining the British Army in 1839, he saw service, as a second captain, in South Africa. In 1858, as a major, he was appointed Secretary of a Royal Commission set up to examine the state and efficiency of British land-based fortifications against naval attack; and this led to further work in Canada and South Australia. From 1875 to 1888 he was, consecutively, Governor of the Straits Settlements, Governor of South Australia and Governor of New Zealand.
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