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

Jarchow, 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 Jarchow surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jarchow in America

Jarchow is the 32169th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jarchow surname appeared 717 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 Jarchow.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jarchow 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 Jarchow

The surname JARCHOW is of German origin, stemming from the northern regions of the country. It is believed to have emerged in the late 15th or early 16th century. The name is derived from the German word "Jarchen," which means "to plow or cultivate land." This suggests that the name was likely associated with those who worked as farmers or agricultural laborers.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name JARCHOW can be found in the town records of Mecklenburg, a historical region in northern Germany, dating back to the mid-16th century. The name was also prevalent in the nearby regions of Pomerania and Brandenburg.

In the 17th century, a notable figure named Hans JARCHOW (1620-1687) was a renowned Lutheran theologian and author from the town of Greifswald, in modern-day Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. His writings on theological topics were widely circulated throughout the region.

During the 18th century, the name JARCHOW began to spread across other parts of Germany. Johann Friedrich JARCHOW (1712-1778), a merchant from Berlin, established trade routes that helped in the dissemination of the name.

In the 19th century, the JARCHOW name gained prominence in the field of education. Karl Friedrich JARCHOW (1824-1899) was a respected educator and author of several textbooks on mathematics and science. He served as the headmaster of a prestigious school in Stettin (now Szczecin, Poland).

Another notable figure with the JARCHOW surname was Wilhelm JARCHOW (1858-1932), a German industrialist and entrepreneur. He founded a successful manufacturing company in Berlin, which produced machinery and equipment for various industries.

As the 20th century arrived, the JARCHOW name continued to be associated with various professions and fields. One such individual was Fritz JARCHOW (1901-1976), a renowned architect who designed several landmark buildings in Berlin and other cities across Germany.

Throughout its history, the surname JARCHOW has maintained its roots in northern Germany, particularly in the regions of Mecklenburg, Pomerania, and Brandenburg. While its origins can be traced back to agricultural laborers, the name has since been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including academics, entrepreneurs, and professionals.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jarchow

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

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 Jarchow 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 Jarchow 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 Jarchow was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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