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

Jarmon, 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 Jarmon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jarmon in America

Jarmon is the 11572nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jarmon surname appeared 2,717 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Jarmon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jarmon 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 Jarmon

The surname Jarmon has its roots in England, and it is believed to have originated during the Middle Ages, specifically in the 12th or 13th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Old English personal name "Garmund," which means "spear protector."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jarmon can be traced back to the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Germund." This historical document, commissioned by William the Conqueror, provides a record of landowners and their holdings throughout England.

Over time, the name underwent various spelling variations, such as Jarman, Jarmyn, and Jarmain, before settling on the modern spelling of Jarmon. These variations were often influenced by local dialects and the preferences of scribes who recorded the name.

In the 13th century, a notable figure bearing the name Jarmon was William Jarman, who served as a member of the Parliament of England during the reign of King Edward I (1272-1307).

During the 16th century, the name Jarmon was associated with several prominent individuals, including John Jarman (c. 1560-1622), an English clergyman and author who wrote extensively on religious subjects.

Another notable figure was Thomas Jarman (1673-1738), an English architect and surveyor who designed several churches and buildings in London and the surrounding areas.

In the 18th century, the Jarmon surname gained further prominence with the birth of John Jarman (1733-1808), a British naval officer who served in the Royal Navy during the American Revolutionary War and the Napoleonic Wars.

In the 19th century, a significant figure with the surname Jarmon was Alfred Jarman (1825-1892), an English architect and surveyor who designed numerous churches and public buildings in Norfolk and Suffolk.

Throughout history, the Jarmon surname has also been associated with various place names, such as Jarmyn Hill in Lincolnshire, which was likely named after an early bearer of the name who resided in or owned land in that area.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jarmon

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

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

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