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

Jarek, 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 Jarek surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jarek in America

Jarek is the 88685th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jarek surname appeared 209 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 Jarek.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jarek 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 Jarek

The surname Jarek is believed to have originated in Poland, with its roots dating back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Polish first name Jarek, which is a diminutive form of the more common name Jaroslaw. Jaroslaw itself is a Slavic name comprising the elements "iaryi" meaning "brave" and "slava" meaning "glory" or "fame."

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Jarek can be traced to the 13th century in various Polish historical records and documents. It is believed that the name was initially used as a patronymic, indicating the relationship between a son and his father named Jarek or Jaroslaw.

One notable historical figure bearing the surname Jarek was Jan Jarek, a prominent Polish nobleman and military commander who lived in the 15th century. He played a significant role in the Polish-Teutonic Wars and was renowned for his bravery and strategic prowess on the battlefield.

Another individual of historical significance was Adam Jarek, a renowned Polish scholar and humanist who lived in the 16th century. He was a respected philosopher and writer, contributing to the intellectual and cultural life of Renaissance Poland.

In the 17th century, the name Jarek was associated with the village of Jarki, located in the Silesian region of modern-day Poland. This village likely derived its name from the surname Jarek, indicating a potential connection between the place name and the family name.

Mikołaj Jarek, a prominent Polish painter who lived in the 18th century, is also worth mentioning. He was renowned for his religious and historical paintings, which adorned churches and noble residences throughout Poland.

Moving into the 19th century, Józef Jarek was a distinguished Polish writer and poet who contributed significantly to the romantic literary movement in Poland. His works explored themes of patriotism, love, and the beauty of nature.

Throughout its history, the surname Jarek has maintained a strong presence in Poland, with various spellings and regional variations emerging over time. However, the core meaning and origins of the name remain rooted in the medieval Polish tradition, reflecting the country's rich linguistic and cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jarek

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

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

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