JESSON
Jesson
Origin: English
Meaning: Jesson is a surname of English origin derived from the given name Jess or Jesse, which itself comes from the Hebrew name Yishai meaning "gift". It is believed to have been introduced to Britain during the Norman Conquest of 1066, and has been historically recorded in various regions across the country.
Distribution: The surname Jesson is most commonly found in the West Midlands and North West regions of England. It has also spread to other parts of the United Kingdom and to countries with British emigrant populations.
Notable bearers:
- Mike Jesson: English footballer who played for various clubs in the 1960s.
- Mary Jesson: British author known for her works on historical fiction set in medieval England.
Coat of Arms: The Jesson coat of arms typically features heraldic symbols such as a shield, crest, and motto which are used to represent a family or individual.
Variants: Variants of the surname Jesson include Jessen, Jessop, and Jess.
There are approximately 1,233 people named Jesson in the UK. That makes it roughly the 6,289th most common surname in Britain. Around 19 in a million people in Britain are named Jesson.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Jonathan
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Philip
- Robert
- Roger
Female
- Catherine
- Christine
- Claire
- Helen
- Jacqueline
- Joanne
- Maggie
- Margaret
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan
- Suzanne
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