JESSOP
Jessop
The surname Jessop is of medieval English origin, derived from the given name Joseph, which itself comes from the Hebrew name Yosef. The name Joseph was popularised in England by the Crusaders returning from the Holy Land.
The Jessop surname is the anglicised form of Joseph, which has evolved in various spellings over the centuries, including Jessup and Jessopp. The name is found mainly in the southern counties of England, particularly in Yorkshire and Suffolk.
The earliest recorded instance of the surname Jessop dates back to the 13th century, where it is documented in the Pipe Rolls of Worcestershire in 1275. The Jessops have been noted for their contributions to various fields, including agriculture, trade, and academia.
Notable bearers of the surname Jessop include William Jessop (1745–1814), a renowned civil engineer known for his work on canals, bridges, and railways, and Jessop Ottley (1868–1938), a prominent art historian specialising in Italian Renaissance art.
The Jessop surname continues to be borne by individuals across the United Kingdom and continues to be a distinctive and respected name in British history.
There are approximately 4,728 people named Jessop in the UK. That makes it roughly the 1,991st most common surname in Britain. Around 73 in a million people in Britain are named Jessop.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Robert
- Simon
Female
- Catherine
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Helen
- Jacqueline
- Jane
- Joanne
- Judith
- Margaret
- Mary
- Nicola
- Sarah
- Susan