Find out how popular the last name Jamerson is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Jamerson.

Jamerson, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Jamerson surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jamerson in America

Jamerson is the 6440th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jamerson surname appeared 5,273 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Jamerson.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jamerson to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Jamerson

The surname Jamerson has its origins in England, dating back to the 13th century. It is derived from the given name James, which itself comes from the Hebrew name Jacob, meaning "supplanter" or "one who follows." The suffix "-son" was commonly added to indicate a patronymic, or a name derived from the father's given name.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jamerson can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1275, where it appears as "Jamessone." This early spelling variation highlights the fluidity of surnames during that era, before they became more standardized.

Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Jamerson was primarily concentrated in the counties of Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, and Nottinghamshire, where many bearers of the name were landowners or tenant farmers. One notable example is Robert Jamerson, a landowner in the village of Epworth, Lincolnshire, who is mentioned in the Court Rolls of 1387.

In the 16th century, the Jamerson family gained prominence through the exploits of Sir John Jamerson (c. 1520-1585), a military commander who fought in the French Wars of Religion. He was knighted by Queen Elizabeth I for his bravery on the battlefield and later served as a Member of Parliament for the borough of Nottingham.

Another notable figure bearing the Jamerson name was William Jamerson (1635-1718), a wealthy merchant and philanthropist from York. He donated generously to the construction of several churches and public buildings in the city, and his legacy is commemorated in the name of Jamerson Street, which still exists today.

In the 18th century, the Jamerson family expanded its influence to the American colonies. One of the earliest settlers was Thomas Jamerson (1702-1782), who arrived in Virginia from England in 1725. He established a successful plantation and became a prominent figure in the local community.

During the 19th century, several individuals with the Jamerson surname made significant contributions to various fields. Among them was Sarah Jamerson (1817-1892), an educator and advocate for women's rights, who established one of the first schools for girls in New York City.

Another notable figure was John Jamerson (1838-1922), a pioneering engineer who played a crucial role in the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge. His innovative design solutions helped overcome the technical challenges associated with the bridge's construction, and his work was recognized with numerous awards and honors.

Throughout its long history, the surname Jamerson has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, each contributing to the rich tapestry of their respective communities and leaving an indelible mark on the world around them.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jamerson

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Jamerson.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Jamerson was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Jamerson has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Jamerson was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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