Jessop

Jessop Meaning & Origin

About Jessop
The surname Jessop is of English origin and is derived from the given name Joseph. It is a patronymic surname, meaning it was originally used to identify the descendants of a person named Joseph. The name Joseph itself comes from the Hebrew name Yosef, meaning "he will add" or "God shall add." Over time, the surname Jessop has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a distinct family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Jessop is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Jessop: 3,965
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 8,348
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.34

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Jessop 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 Jessop is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
JSP
🗽 NYSIIS
JA
🔊 Soundex
J0201
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
JH EH1 S AH0 P
🌐 IPA
/ˈʤɛsəp/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('JSP', 'ASP')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
J210

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Jessop in Braille

Here's how to represent Jessop in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Jessop in braille

How to sign the name Jessop using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Jessop using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Jessop in sign language

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