Irish, Scottish and English.

A correspondent [MW] has researched this name and found some 120 examples of Hessy and Hessie in the UK Census from 1841 to 1901. Of these about 40% were born in Ireland and most of the rest in Scotland.

Another correspondent [BH] originally introduced us to this name having found the name Hessie in the 1881 Census, twice in one family in Cheshire, England and one other example in Peterhead, Scotland.

We are unsure how Hessie/Hessy relates to other names. We have considered that it may be a mis-read or a substitute for Hettie/Hetty, a pet name for Hester. There are many entries i various Internet sites but we have not yet foundan origin. If anyone has definite information, please let us know via the Contact Us button on the left.