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

Jimison, 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 Jimison surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jimison in America

Jimison is the 20648th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jimison surname appeared 1,282 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 Jimison.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jimison 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 Jimison

The surname Jimison originated in England and Scotland during the medieval period, deriving from the personal name James. It likely emerged as a patronymic surname, meaning "son of James." The name James itself comes from the Hebrew name Jacob, which means "supplanter" or "one who follows."

One of the earliest records of the Jimison surname dates back to the 13th century in Yorkshire, England. It appeared in various spellings, such as Jemmyson, Jemmeson, and Jemyson, reflecting the fluidity of spellings during that era. The name was also found in Scotland, where it took the form of Jamesone or Jameson.

In the 14th century, a notable bearer of the name was John Jemyson, who was mentioned in the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield in Yorkshire in 1317. This record provides evidence of the surname's early usage in the region.

During the 16th century, the Jimison surname gained prominence with the birth of George Jamesone (1588-1644), a renowned Scottish painter known for his portraits of Scottish nobility and clergymen. His works can be found in various collections, including the National Galleries of Scotland.

Another notable figure was Sir John Jemyson (1590-1659), an English politician who served as the Member of Parliament for Ripon from 1628 to 1629. He played a role in the events leading up to the English Civil War.

In the 18th century, William Jemison (1726-1830) was a prominent figure in American history. He was an English-born pioneer and trader who settled in western New York and built friendships with Native American tribes, particularly the Seneca nation. Jemison, New York, was named after him.

The 19th century saw the birth of Andrew Jameson (1845-1917), a Scottish physician and medical writer who made significant contributions to the field of medicine. He authored several influential works, including "A Treatise on the Practice of Obstetrics" and "A Manual of the Diseases of Children."

These are just a few examples of the Jimison surname's rich history, which spans across various regions and time periods. While the name has evolved through different spellings, its origins can be traced back to medieval England and Scotland, where it emerged as a patronymic surname derived from the personal name James.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jimison

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

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

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