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

Johnsey, 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 Johnsey surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Johnsey in America

Johnsey is the 43151st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Johnsey surname appeared 501 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 Johnsey.

We can also compare 2010 data for Johnsey 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 Johnsey

The surname Johnsey has its origins in England, tracing back to the late medieval period. It is believed to be a locational name derived from the Old English words "hwonne" and "eg," which collectively translate to "island in a river bend." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this name likely hailed from an area situated on an island or region enclosed by a winding river.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Johnsey surname can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Worcestershire, dated 1275, where a certain Walter Jonesy is mentioned. The variations in spelling, such as Jonesy, Jonsy, and Jonesey, were common during this era due to the inconsistencies in record-keeping and the lack of standardized orthography.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named John Johnesey was a prominent landowner in the county of Staffordshire. His lineage can be traced back to the village of Johnsey, which was likely named after his ancestors who had settled in the area.

The Johnsey surname also appears in the Hearth Tax Rolls of 1674, which documented households in various counties of England. One such entry records a Thomas Johnsey residing in the parish of Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of the renowned playwright William Shakespeare.

During the 17th century, a notable bearer of the Johnsey name was Robert Johnsey (1633-1696), a prominent merchant and alderman in the city of Bristol. He was known for his philanthropic efforts and contributed significantly to the development of the city's infrastructure.

Another individual of note was Elizabeth Johnsey (1745-1823), a renowned embroiderer from Gloucestershire. Her intricate needlework adorned the vestments of several bishops and was highly sought after by the ecclesiastical community of her time.

In the 19th century, a family by the name of Johnsey established themselves as prominent landowners in the county of Oxfordshire. One of their descendants, William Johnsey (1841-1912), was a respected scholar and historian who authored several books on the local history and genealogy of the region.

Throughout its history, the Johnsey surname has been associated with various locations in England, particularly in the counties of Worcestershire, Staffordshire, Gloucestershire, and Oxfordshire, where many of its bearers have left their mark on the communities they called home.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Johnsey

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

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

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