Explore the Family Name Jessup
The meaning of Jessup
English: from the Middle English personal name Jessup, a vernacular form of Joseph, representing the usual pronunciation of the name in the Middle Ages.
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How common is the last name Jessup in the United States?
The surname Jessup, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 4615th most common surname but dropped to 5037th place by 2010, indicating a change of -9.14%. The count of individuals carrying the Jessup surname also slightly decreased during this decade, going from 7028 in 2000 to 6964 in 2010, a decline of approximately 0.91%. The proportion per 100,000 people also declined from 2.61 to 2.36.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #4,615 | #5,037 | -9.14% |
| Count | 7,028 | 6,964 | -0.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 2.61 | 2.36 | -9.58% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jessup
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts within the Jessup surname bearers between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders with the Jessup surname increased by 21.28%, and those identifying with two or more races increased by 42.52%. The Hispanic population showing the surname Jessup also saw a significant increase of 81.56%. However, the White population with the Jessup surname decreased by 2.88%, and American Indian and Alaskan Natives decreased by 20.90%. Meanwhile, the Black population with the Jessup surname saw a modest increase of 6.47%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.28% | 81.85% | -2.88% |
| Black | 11.91% | 12.68% | 6.47% |
| Hispanic | 1.41% | 2.56% | 81.56% |
| Two or More Races | 1.27% | 1.81% | 42.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.47% | 0.57% | 21.28% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.67% | 0.53% | -20.9% |
Jessup ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Jessup is British & Irish, which comprises 52.6% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (23.9%) and Scandinavian (5.2%). Additional ancestries include Eastern European, Italian, Ashkenazi Jewish, Chinese, and Nigerian.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 52.6% |
| French & German | 23.9% |
| Scandinavian | 5.2% |
| Other | 18.3% |
Possible origins of the surname Jessup
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Jessup have recent ancestry locations all within the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 85.20% |
| West Yorkshire, United Kingdom | 85.20% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 85.20% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 85.20% |
| Tyne And Wear, United Kingdom | 85.20% |
What Jessup haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Jessup is R-M167, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-M167 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-L2 and R-U152, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Jolley, Allard, Glazier, Jolly, Guarino, Gossett, Crespo, Richard, Cary, Castellanos.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Jessup surname are: H1, J1c, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Jessup have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Jessup" Surname 41.4%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Jessup" Surname 26.5%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Jessup" Surname 16.9%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Jessup" Surname 21.3%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Jessup?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Jessup are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition