JOWSEY
Jowsey
The surname Jowsey is of English origin, derived from the name "Josse" which itself is a diminutive of Jordan. The name Jordan has biblical origins and denotes a river in Palestine, with the meaning of "descending" or "flowing down". Over time, various spellings and versions of the name have emerged, including Jowsey.
The Jowsey surname is most commonly found in Yorkshire and the surrounding regions in England. It is believed that the name may have Norman or Scandinavian origins, given the historical influence of these populations in the region.
Individuals bearing the surname Jowsey have made various contributions in different fields such as academics, sports, business, and the arts. The name has spread beyond the shores of England to different parts of the world where British descendants have settled.
Like many surnames, the origin and history of Jowsey are connected to the social, cultural, and historical context of the times in which it emerged. Research into genealogy and family history can provide more specific information about the roots and branches of the Jowsey surname.
There are approximately 348 people named Jowsey in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named Jowsey.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Andrew
- Antony
- Christopher
- David
- Ian
- Jess
- John
- Mark
- Neil
- Nigel
- Paul
- Peter
Female
- Angela
- Betty
- Claire
- Diane
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Faye
- Julie
- Margaret
- Sarah
- Susan