JEMMOTT
Jemmott
Jemmott is a British surname that has its origins in the medieval era. The name is of Anglo-Saxon descent, derived from the Old English personal name "Gemæcca," which means "companion" or "associate," and the suffix "-ott," indicating "son of." Over time, "Gemæcca-ott" evolved into the surname "Jemmott."
The Jemmott surname is most commonly found in the West Midlands region of England, particularly in Staffordshire and Warwickshire. The earliest recorded instances of the name date back to the 16th century, with variations such as Jemottes and Jemot also appearing in historical records.
Individuals bearing the surname Jemmott have been found in a variety of occupations throughout history, including farmers, tradesmen, and artisans. The name has also spread beyond the British Isles to countries like the United States, where Jemmotts have made their mark in various fields.
The Jemmott surname carries with it a sense of heritage and ancestry, linking those who bear it to a lineage that stretches back centuries in British history.
There are approximately 147 people named Jemmott in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Jemmott.
Surname type: Diminutive
Region of origin: Europe
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Anthony
- Bertie
- Egbert
- Frederick
- George
- Jefferson
- Mark
- Michael
- Niron
- Stephen
- Timothy
- Wayne
Female
- Ashleigh
- Claudia
- Donna
- Francesca
- Kathryn
- Margaret
- Maria
- Nicola
- Samantha
- Sandra
- Sarah
- Sharon
- Susan
- Velda