Ramsey (surname)

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