History:
The surname Jailor is of English origin.
The name was first found in Devon, where the family was anciently seated as Lords of the Manor.
Description:
The name Jailor is derived from the Middle English word “jailer,” which was an official in charge of a jail or prison.
It is thought that those bearing the Jailor surname were likely to have been jailers or prison wardens, and the name may have been adopted as a way to honor their profession.
Variations of the name Jailor include Jailer, Jaylor, Jaylor, Jailar, Jayler, and Jaylors.
