Vessey: Surname History and Family Crest

Genealogists group Vessey with Vesey. The name is generally explained as “Someone who came from Vessey (estate of Vitius)”.

Heraldry and the Vessey name

A coat of arms belongs to a particular family line rather than to everyone named Vessey, so the heraldry linked to Vesey is a starting point, not an automatic right.

How the spelling arose

Vessey adds “s” to Vesey, a small change that appeared as the name was written down. Local scribes, dialects and emigration all left their mark on how the name was written. You may also find the name written Veasey.

The 2010 census count for Vessey in the United States was 607, good for rank 36,788. Research your Vessey family history with a full surname report and painted coat of arms.