Explore the Family Name Jessie
The meaning of Jessie
English (Hampshire): from a pet form of the personal name Jess; see Jesse. There is no evidence that it derives from the Biblical male personal name Jesse, which is a post-medieval arrival in England. This surname is now rare in Britain.
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How common is the last name Jessie in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Jessie has seen a slight decline in rank from 2000 to 2010, going from 8000th place to 8435th. Despite this fall in rank, the actual count of individuals with the surname Jessie has increased by 2.3 percent from 3828 in 2000 to 3916 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100,000 people has decreased by 6.34 percent during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #8,000 | #8,435 | -5.44% |
| Count | 3,828 | 3,916 | 2.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.42 | 1.33 | -6.34% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jessie
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a shift from 2000 to 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and with two or more races has grown significantly by 125 percent and 59.42 percent respectively. The count of those with White ethnic identity has fallen slightly by 5.71 percent. Meanwhile, the Hispanic population with this surname has risen by 39.34 percent, and the Black population has also increased, albeit modestly at 4.09 percent. There has been a minor increase in the American Indian and Alaskan Native population, with a growth of 3.64 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 58.99% | 55.62% | -5.71% |
| Black | 35.92% | 37.39% | 4.09% |
| Hispanic | 1.83% | 2.55% | 39.34% |
| Two or More Races | 1.38% | 2.2% | 59.42% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.65% | 1.71% | 3.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.24% | 0.54% | 125% |