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

Kessie, 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 Kessie surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kessie in America

Kessie is the 89403rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kessie surname appeared 207 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 Kessie.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kessie 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 Kessie

The surname Kessie has its origins in the Netherlands, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Dutch word "kes," which means a young lad or boy. The name likely originated as a nickname or descriptive term for a young man.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kessie can be found in the Dutch baptismal records of the city of Amsterdam in the late 1500s. The name appeared with various spellings, such as Kessies, Kessij, and Kessije, reflecting the evolving nature of surnames during that period.

In the 17th century, the name Kessie was found in the records of the Dutch East India Company, which operated trading posts and colonies throughout Asia. It is possible that some individuals with this surname may have been employed by the company or traveled to these regions as part of their operations.

A notable bearer of the Kessie surname was Johannes Kessie, a Dutch painter who lived from 1623 to 1692. He was known for his still-life paintings and landscapes, and his works can be found in several museums across the Netherlands.

Another historical figure with the Kessie name was Pieter Kessie, a Dutch military officer who served in the Thirty Years' War during the early 17th century. He was known for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.

In the 18th century, the Kessie surname appeared in the records of the Dutch Reformed Church in the city of Leiden. One notable individual from this time was Gerrit Kessie, a prominent merchant and landowner who lived from 1742 to 1815.

As the Dutch people migrated to other parts of the world, the Kessie surname spread to various countries, including South Africa, Australia, and North America. Some variations of the name, such as Kessie, Kessier, and Kessier, emerged in these regions.

Throughout history, the Kessie surname has been associated with various professions and walks of life, from artists and military personnel to merchants and landowners. While not a common surname, it has left its mark on Dutch history and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kessie

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

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

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