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

Jarett, 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 Jarett surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jarett in America

Jarett is the 97671st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jarett surname appeared 186 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 Jarett.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jarett 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 Jarett

The surname Jarett has its origins in England, derived from the Old French name "Jarret." The name is believed to have emerged during the Middle Ages, around the 12th or 13th century.

Jarret was initially a nickname given to someone with a distinctive or slender calf muscle, as the Old French word "jarret" referred to the bend of the leg or the ham. Over time, this nickname became a hereditary surname.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Jarett can be found in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, which listed a Robert Jarret in Oxfordshire. The name also appeared in various other medieval records, such as the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire in 1327, where a Johannes Jarret was mentioned.

In the 14th century, the surname Jarett was particularly prevalent in the counties of Oxfordshire, Worcestershire, and Gloucestershire. However, it's important to note that spelling variations were common during this period, with the name sometimes appearing as Jarret, Jarrett, Jarrett, or even Jerrett.

One notable individual bearing this surname was Sir Thomas Jarrett (c. 1570-1638), an English merchant and politician who served as Lord Mayor of London from 1634 to 1635. Another prominent figure was John Jarrett (c. 1790-1864), an English architect and surveyor who designed several notable buildings in London, including the Church of St. Dunstan-in-the-West.

The surname Jarett also has connections to various place names in England, such as Jarrett's Farm in Oxfordshire and Jarrett's Hill in Gloucestershire, further reinforcing its historical ties to these regions.

Other notable individuals with the surname Jarett include:

1. Arthur Jarett (c. 1820-1890), an English cricketer who played for Nottinghamshire in the mid-19th century.
2. William Jarett (c. 1565-1623), an English clergyman and author who wrote several theological works.
3. Robert Jarett (c. 1585-1648), an English lawyer and member of Parliament during the reign of King Charles I.
4. Elizabeth Jarett (c. 1670-1744), an English writer and poet known for her religious poetry.
5. Henry Jarett (c. 1810-1876), an English businessman and philanthropist who founded several charitable organizations in London.

While the surname Jarett has evolved over the centuries and spread to various parts of the world, its roots can be traced back to its Old French origins and its historical prevalence in certain regions of England during the Middle Ages.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jarett

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

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

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