The correct spelling of "Jeffords" is dʒɛfərdz. It is pronounced with a "j" sound at the beginning, followed by a short "e" sound, then "f" and "r" sounds combined with a schwa sound in the middle, and ending with a "dz" sound. This name has its origins in English and Scottish surnames, which were originally occupational names for those who were the "keeper of the geese". Today, the name is mainly associated with political figures, such as former US Senator James Jeffords.