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

Jares, 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 Jares surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jares in America

Jares is the 49999th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jares surname appeared 419 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 Jares.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jares 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 Jares

The surname Jares is believed to have originated in Spain during the medieval period. It is derived from the Spanish word "jara," which means "rockrose" or "cistus," a type of flowering shrub native to the Mediterranean region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Jares can be found in the ancient manuscripts of the Kingdom of Aragon, which ruled over parts of modern-day Spain and France from the 11th to the 15th century. These records suggest that the name was prominent among families residing in the region of Aragon, particularly in the areas surrounding the city of Zaragoza.

During the 14th century, a nobleman named Pedro Jares was a prominent figure in the court of King Peter IV of Aragon, also known as Peter the Ceremonious. Pedro Jares served as a trusted advisor and diplomat, playing a crucial role in negotiating treaties and resolving conflicts between the Kingdom of Aragon and its neighboring territories.

In the 16th century, a noted scholar and physician named Juan Jares gained recognition for his contributions to the field of medicine. Born in Valencia in 1502, Juan Jares authored several influential treatises on various medical topics, including the treatment of infectious diseases and the use of herbal remedies.

During the Age of Exploration, the Jares surname found its way to the Americas as Spanish conquistadors and settlers ventured across the Atlantic Ocean. One notable explorer bearing the name was Alonso Jares, who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expedition to conquer the Aztec Empire in present-day Mexico in the early 16th century.

In the 18th century, a renowned artist named Francisco Jares gained acclaim for his masterful paintings and frescoes adorning several churches and cathedrals throughout Spain. Born in Seville in 1718, Francisco Jares is celebrated for his ability to capture the baroque style and religious themes in his works.

Over the centuries, variations of the Jares surname emerged, including Jares, Jarez, and Xares, reflecting regional dialects and linguistic influences. Despite these variations, the name's connection to the rockrose plant and its Spanish roots remained a common thread throughout its history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jares

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

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

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