JESSIMAN
Jessiman The surname Jessiman is of Scottish origin and is derived from the given name "James," which itself has Anglo-Saxon roots. In Scotland, the surname Jessiman is particularly associated with the region of Aberdeenshire, but can also be found spread throughout other parts of the United Kingdom.
The name Jessiman is considered to be a patronymic surname, meaning it is derived from the first name of an ancestor, likely an earlier generation in the family. The suffix "-man" is added to the name James to indicate "son of James," suggesting that the original bearer of the surname was the son of a man named James.
Over the centuries, the spelling of the surname Jessiman may have varied due to factors such as dialectal differences, regional accents, and clerical errors in record-keeping. Variants of the name may include Jessoman, Jessman, and Jessimon, among others.
Individuals bearing the surname Jessiman have been recorded in various historical documents, including census records, church registers, and legal documents. The surname has been passed down through generations, thus contributing to its presence in contemporary times.
Today, individuals with the surname Jessiman can be found across the United Kingdom and beyond, as descendants of the original bearers of the name have migrated and settled in different parts of the world. The surname Jessiman remains an important part of British genealogy and heritage, reflecting the enduring legacy of the name through generations.
There are approximately 433 people named Jessiman in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around seven in a million people in Britain are named Jessiman.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alexander
- Andrew
- David
- Douglas
- Eddie
- Edward
- Edwin
- Graeme
- Ian
- James
- John
- Paul
- Robert
- Scott
- William
Female
- Alice
- Anne
- Barbara
- Catherine
- Elaine
- Kathleen
- Linda
- Margaret
- Michelle
- Patricia
- Sarah