Ramsey (surname) facts for kids

Ramsey is an English surname that comes from old English words. It's often linked to places like Ramsey in Huntingdonshire or Ramsey in Essex, both in England. A "toponymic surname" means it's a name that comes from a place.

Famous People Named Ramsey

Many interesting people throughout history and today share the surname Ramsey. Here are some of them:

Sports Stars

• Aaron Ramsey (born 1990) is a talented Welsh footballer. He has played for big clubs and for the Welsh national team.
• Alf Ramsey (1920–1999) was a famous English football manager. He is best known for leading the England national football team to win the World Cup in 1966, which was a huge achievement for England!
• Emily Ramsey (born 2000) is an English footballer who plays as a goalkeeper.
• Frank Ramsey (1931–2018) was an American basketball player and coach. He played for the Boston Celtics and was part of many championship teams.
• Jalen Ramsey (born 1994) is a well-known American football player. He plays as a cornerback, a defensive position, for teams in the NFL.
• Patrick Ramsey (born 1979) is a former American professional football player who played as a quarterback.

Actors and Entertainers

• Bella Ramsey (born 2003) is a British actor who has become very popular for their roles in TV shows like Game of Thrones and The Last of Us.
• Anne Ramsey (1929–1988) was an American actress known for her unique voice and character roles in movies.
• Chris Ramsey is a British comedian and TV presenter. He is known for his stand-up comedy and appearing on popular TV shows.
• Elizabeth Ramsey (1931–2015) was a Filipino comedian, singer, and actress. She was famous for her energetic performances.
• Franchesca Ramsey (born 1983) is an American activist, comedian, and YouTuber. She is also known by her YouTube name, Chescaleigh.
• Mason Ramsey (born 2006) is an American singer who became famous at a young age for his yodeling videos.

Important Figures in History and Other Fields

• Alexander Ramsey (1815–1903) was an important American politician. He served as the second governor of Minnesota and had a long career in public service.
• Arthur Stanley Ramsey (1867–1924) was a British mathematician. He wrote important books on physics and mathematics.
• Charles H. Ramsey (born 1950) is an American who had a long career in law enforcement. He was the chief of police for Washington, D.C., and later the police commissioner for Philadelphia.
• DeWitt Clinton Ramsey (1888–1961) was an American naval commander. He had a distinguished career in the United States Navy.
• Edwin P. Ramsey (1917–2003) was a US Army officer. He was known for his leadership as a guerrilla leader during World War II in the Philippines.
• Frank P. Ramsey (1903–1930) was a brilliant British mathematician. He made important contributions to mathematics, logic, and economics, and is the person behind "Ramsey theory."
• Norman Foster Ramsey, Jr. (1915–2011) was an American physicist. He won the Nobel Prize in Physics for his work on atomic clocks and other discoveries.
• Rolla Ramsey (1872–1955) was an American physicist and university professor. He was a pioneer in early radio electronics.

See also

• Baron de Ramsey, a noble title in the United Kingdom.
• Ramsay (surname)
• Rasey