Jordans

Jordans may refer to several topics associated with the name Jordan. In geography and demographics, people from the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan are commonly referred to as Jordanians rather than Jordans; however, in English texts the plural Jordans may appear when listing individuals with the surname Jordan. The country Jordan is located in the Middle East, bordered by Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Syria, Israel and the Palestinian territories. Its capital and largest city is Amman. Jordan gained independence in 1946 as the Emirate of Transjordan and became a kingdom in 1949. Arabic is the official language, and the country has a diverse population including Arab communities and a significant Palestinian refugee population.

In commerce and culture, Jordans most commonly refer to Nike Air Jordan, a line of basketball shoes and athletic wear first released in 1984. The brand, created for basketball star Michael Jordan and produced by Nike, has become a major element of sneaker culture and fashion worldwide, with numerous model lines, collaborations, and re-releases. Air Jordans have played a significant role in sports sponsorship, design innovation, and popular culture.

Historically and in surname usage, Jordans may refer to people who share the surname Jordan, or to fictional characters or subjects whose names include Jordan in plural form. The term has no single canonical meaning beyond these associations, and its interpretation depends on the context in which it appears.