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

Jessamy, 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 Jessamy surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jessamy in America

Jessamy is the 106096th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jessamy surname appeared 168 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 Jessamy.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jessamy 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 Jessamy

The surname Jessamy has its origins in England, tracing back to the late 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Middle English word "jesse," which referred to a perennial plant with fragrant yellow flowers, also known as jasmine. The name may have been adopted as a descriptive surname for someone who lived near a place where this plant grew abundantly or worked with it in some capacity.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Jessamy can be found in the parish registers of Gloucestershire, England, where a Thomas Jessamy was listed in 1598. Another early reference is found in the records of the St. Dunstan's Parish in London, where a marriage between William Jessamy and Anne Browne took place in 1635.

The Jessamy surname is also closely linked to the village of Jessamyn in Warwickshire, suggesting a possible connection to a place name. Some historians believe that the name may have originated as a variant spelling of "Jessamyn," referring to the village or its inhabitants.

In the 17th century, a notable figure bearing the Jessamy surname was Edward Jessamy, a successful merchant and landowner from Gloucestershire. He was born in 1621 and played a significant role in the local community, serving as a magistrate and alderman.

Another prominent individual was Sir William Jessamy (1689-1756), a British naval officer who served in the Royal Navy during the early 18th century. He achieved the rank of Vice Admiral and played a crucial role in several naval engagements, including the Battle of Toulon in 1744.

In the literary world, the name Jessamy is associated with the English poet and playwright George Jessamy (1762-1827). He was known for his satirical works and was a member of the prestigious Literary Club in London.

Moving into the 19th century, one notable figure was Elizabeth Jessamy (1821-1898), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights. She established several schools for girls and campaigned tirelessly for equal educational opportunities for women.

Finally, in the field of science, we have the renowned botanist and explorer John Jessamy (1845-1912). He made significant contributions to the study of plant life in the tropics and led several expeditions to South America and the Caribbean, where he discovered and catalogued numerous new plant species.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jessamy

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

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

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