JAMIE

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Jamie

pronunciation: /ˈdʒeɪmi/

Jamie is a common British surname that has Scottish origins. It is often used as a unisex given name but is also found as a surname within the British population. The etymology of the name "Jamie" can be traced back to the Hebrew name "Jacob," meaning "supplanter" or "one who follows."

The surname "Jamie" first appeared in written records in Scotland during the early medieval period. It is believed to have been adopted as a surname to distinguish different branches of a family or to identify individuals within a clan or village.

The name "Jamie" is most frequently encountered in Scotland, but it has spread to other parts of the United Kingdom and beyond due to migration and settlement patterns over the centuries.

Famous bearers of the surname include individuals from various fields such as literature, sports, entertainment, and politics. The Jamie name has contributed to the rich tapestry of British surnames and continues to be passed down through generations.

There are approximately 283 people named Jamie in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Jamie.

Origin: Celtic

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: Scotland

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: Gaelic

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

Andrew
Benjamin
Gabriel
Gavin
Graeme
Iain
Ian
James
Joseph
Paul
Robert
Thomas
William
Wyatt

Female

Angela
Anne
Eileen
Elizabeth
Emma
Gillian
Hannah
Jennifer
Nicola
Philippa
Sadie
Sarah

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.