Jornets

Jornets is a family name and toponym associated with Catalan-speaking regions of Spain. As a surname, it appears as a variant or plural form of Jornet and is borne by families in Catalonia, the Valencian Community and the Balearic Islands, as well as among Catalan diaspora communities. The name also occurs in local place names and minor geographical features, typically in rural or historical contexts.

Etymology of Jornets is not definitively established in scholarship, but it is commonly considered a Catalan formation, probably related to jorn- (from Latin diurnum, meaning "day" or "work") with a diminutive or plural ending. This connection suggests origins tied to occupational or descriptive nicknames, small holdings, or local landmarks. Variants and related surnames include Jornet and forms adapted to Castilian and other regional languages.

Usage of Jornets in records appears in civil registration, parish registers and cadastral documents from the 18th century onward, reflecting family lineages and property names. Contemporary bearers of the name are found in a range of professions; the name also appears in cultural and local histories as part of community identity. Further research into regional archives and onomastic studies can provide more precise information on distribution, frequency and historical origins.