Jackman

Jackman is a proper noun used as both a surname and a place name in English-speaking regions. As a surname, it is generally considered English in origin and is most commonly treated as a patronymic derived from the given name Jack, a medieval form of John, indicating descent from a person named Jack. The name appears in English-language records from the late medieval period and is now found in many countries due to migration and settlement in the English-speaking world.

Notable individuals with the surname include Hugh Jackman (born 1968), an Australian actor and producer widely known for his work in film and theatre, including the X-Men film series and the musical Les Misérables. His international prominence has contributed to the recognition of the name in contemporary popular culture.

Geographically, Jackman refers to a town in Somerset County, Maine, United States. The town is part of the rural New England landscape and reflects the use of the surname in place-naming traditions common in the region.