Jamieson is a Scottish surname and given name, a variant of James. It's derived from the Middle English 'James', which was introduced to Britain by the Normans during their conquest in the 11th century. The name James itself comes from the Latin 'Jacobus', meaning "supplanter". Jamieson, over time, has evolved as both a family name and a given name, adding a distinctive Scottish flavor to its original form.
The name Jamieson experienced varied popularity over the years, with a notable peak of 10 births in 2004. However, it has consistently maintained moderate usage, totaling 78 births between 1980 and 2012.