About Jesse
The surname Jesse is of Hebrew origin and is derived from the given name Yishai, meaning "gift" or "wealthy." It is a biblical name, famously associated with Jesse, the father of King David in the Old Testament. The surname Jesse is often found among Jewish communities and has spread to various cultures and regions over time.
The surname Jesse is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Jesse based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Jesse is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Jesse in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Jesse using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.