Essex is an Anglo-Saxon locational surname, for someone from Essex, England. Notable people with the surname include:
David Essex (born 1947), English actor, singer-songwriter, and musician Frankie Essex, TV personality on reality show The Only Way is Essex Jimmy Essex, English actor, dancer and singer Joey Essex, TV personality on reality show The Only Way is Essex Karen Essex, American novelist, screenwriter, and journalist Mark Essex (1949–1973), American spree killer Trai Essex (born 1982), American professional football player Mrs Rock (died after 1779), English actor also known as Miss Essex Nadia Essex (born 1981/2), TV personality Robyn Essex, member of the Kansas House of Representatives
Fictional characters: Nathaniel Essex, the true identity of Mister Sinister, a Marvel comics supervillain
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