Find out how popular the last name Jaras is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Jaras.

Jaras, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Jaras surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jaras in America

Jaras is the 101247th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jaras surname appeared 178 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Jaras.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jaras to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Jaras

The surname Jaras has its origins in Spain, with the earliest known records dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Spanish word "jara," which refers to a type of rockrose plant native to the Mediterranean region. This plant was prevalent in certain areas of Spain, particularly in the southern regions of Andalusia and Extremadura.

One of the earliest documented mentions of the surname Jaras can be found in the parish records of the town of Arcos de la Frontera, located in the province of Cádiz, Andalusia. In 1589, a man named Pedro Jaras was registered as a resident of the town, indicating that the surname was already in use at that time.

The name Jaras is also linked to several place names in Spain. For instance, there is a village called Jaras in the municipality of Quintana del Marco, located in the province of León. Additionally, there is a hamlet called Jaras de las Torres in the municipality of Cáceres, located in the province of Extremadura.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the surname Jaras. In the 17th century, Juan Jaras was a renowned painter from Seville, known for his religious works and portraits. Another notable figure was Miguel Jaras, a Spanish soldier who fought in the Napoleonic Wars and received several military honors for his bravery.

In the late 19th century, Francisco Jaras y Ariza (1854-1912) was a prominent Spanish politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Spanish Parliament, representing the province of Cádiz. He was also a prolific writer and published several works on law and political philosophy.

During the 20th century, Manuel Jaras Roldán (1890-1967) was a Spanish artist known for his landscape paintings and depictions of rural life in Andalusia. His works are displayed in several museums and art galleries across Spain.

Another notable figure was María Jaras Ibáñez (1923-2010), a Spanish writer and journalist who was renowned for her contributions to children's literature. She authored numerous books and received several prestigious literary awards throughout her career.

While the surname Jaras may not be among the most common in Spain today, its rich history and origins can be traced back several centuries, firmly rooted in the cultural and geographical landscapes of the Iberian Peninsula.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jaras

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Jaras.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Jaras was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Jaras has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Jaras was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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