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

Jemmott, 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 Jemmott surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jemmott in America

Jemmott is the 31033rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jemmott surname appeared 748 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Jemmott.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jemmott 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 Jemmott

The surname Jemmott has its origins in England, dating back to the medieval era. It is believed to have derived from the Old English personal name "Gamut," which means "welcome guest." This name was likely adopted as a surname by families residing in various regions of England during the 11th and 12th centuries.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Jemmott surname can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Worcestershire from 1275, where a certain "Richard Jemot" is mentioned. The spelling variations during this period included Jemmott, Jemott, Jemot, and Jemmit, reflecting the inconsistencies in record-keeping and pronunciation at the time.

The Jemmott surname is also associated with several place names in England, such as Jemmett's Close in Worcestershire and Jemmott's Farm in Staffordshire. These place names likely originated from individuals bearing the Jemmott surname who settled or owned land in those areas.

One notable figure in history with the Jemmott surname was Sir Thomas Jemmott (1614-1688), an English baronet and landowner from Staffordshire. He was a prominent figure during the English Civil War and supported the Royalist cause.

Another individual of historical significance was John Jemmott (1780-1856), a British naval officer who served in the Royal Navy during the Napoleonic Wars. He played a crucial role in several significant naval battles and was commended for his bravery and leadership.

In the realm of literature, Elizabeth Jemmott (1828-1902) was a notable English writer and poet. She published several collections of poetry and was acclaimed for her vivid descriptions of nature and rural life.

Moving into the 20th century, Sir Reginald Jemmott (1897-1976) was a distinguished British diplomat who served as the ambassador to several countries, including Italy and the United States.

Lastly, it is worth mentioning James Jemmott (1932-2018), a prominent American academic and researcher who made significant contributions to the field of health education, particularly in the areas of HIV/AIDS prevention and adolescent health.

While the Jemmott surname may not be as widespread as some others, it has a rich history dating back to medieval England, with notable individuals bearing the name leaving their mark across various fields throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jemmott

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

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 Jemmott 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 Jemmott 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 Jemmott was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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