There are
2506
Sesays in the USA
Sesay is the
12407th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Sesay

AlhajiAhmad

Former President of Sierra Leone (1996-2007)

GibrilMassaquoi

Sierra Leonean rebel leader and war criminal

FatmataSesay

Sierra Leonean politician and human rights activist

MabelDove-Danquah

Ghanaian politician and women's rights activist

MamaduSesay

Sierra Leonean footballer who played as a goalkeeper

AnsuSesay

Sierra Leonean-American basketball player

SekouSesay

Sierra Leonean politician and former Minister of Mineral Resources

Sesay Genealogy

OriginsSesay is a surname of West African origin, commonly found in Sierra Leone, Liberia, and Guinea.
Geographic DistributionThe Sesay surname is primarily associated with the Mende ethnic group in Sierra Leone and neighboring regions in West Africa.
VariationsVariations of the Sesay surname include Sesai, Sessay, Sise, Sesey, Sesee, Seshea, Sessy, Sessi, and Seisay.
Migration and ImmigrationMigration and immigration involving the Sesay surname have occurred both within West Africa and internationally. Throughout history, individuals with the surname Sesay have migrated internally within Sierra Leone and neighboring countries due to factors such as economic opportunities, conflicts, and political changes. Additionally, many individuals with the Sesay surname have migrated to countries such as the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada, seeking better economic prospects and educational opportunities.