Researching Rodney Jerkins
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 | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 19 people with the Jerkins surname? In that year Jerkins was ranked number 3560 for popularity in the UK. |
The name Rodney means "from the island clearing" and is of English origin.
Records of Rodney Jerkins on Ancestry
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for Rodney Jerkins and the Jerkins Family History
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| Did you know that there are currently 3038 people with the Jerkins surname in the USA? Jerkins is ranked number 156 for popularity in the USA. |
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Some Famous People called Rodney Jerkins
Rodney Jerkins
Rodney Roy Jerkins (born July 29, 1977), also known by his stage name Darkchild, is an American record producer, rapper, and songwriter. He has collaborated with a broad range of popular artists.
Jerkins has won multiple Grammy Awards. Among his most successful productions are "Tell Me" by Mel B, "Stay with Me" by Sam Smith, "The Boy Is Mine" and "What About Us?" by Brandy, "I Can Love You" and "Enough Cryin" by Mary J. Blige, "Daydreamin'" by Tatyana Ali, "Angel of Mine" by Monica, "It's Not Right but It's Okay" by Whitney Houston, "Say My Name" and "Cater 2 U" by Destiny's Child, "If You Had My Love" by Jennifer Lopez, "He Wasn't Man Enough" by Toni Braxton, "You Rock My World" by Michael Jackson, "One Wish" by Ray J, "Déjà Vu" by Beyoncé, "Telephone" by Lady Gaga, and "As Long as You Love Me" by Justin Bieber.
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