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

Jaro, 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 Jaro surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jaro in America

Jaro is the 69392nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jaro surname appeared 283 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 Jaro.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jaro 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 Jaro

The surname JARO originated in Slavic countries, particularly in Poland and parts of what is now Slovakia, during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Slavic word "jar," which means "spring" or "stream." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived near a spring or a stream.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name JARO can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus et Epistolaris Regni Bohemiae, a collection of medieval charters and letters from the Kingdom of Bohemia, dating back to the 13th century. In this document, a person named "Jaro de Levinico" is mentioned, indicating the presence of the name in the region.

In the 14th century, the JARO surname appeared in records from the town of Nowy Sacz in present-day southern Poland. These records include references to individuals such as "Jaro Skalski" and "Jaro Nowosielski," suggesting the name's connection to specific locations or properties.

One notable bearer of the JARO surname was Jan JARO, a 16th-century Polish cartographer and surveyor who created detailed maps of various regions in Poland. His work contributed significantly to the development of cartography in the region.

Another prominent figure was Mikołaj JARO, a 17th-century Polish poet and writer who authored several works of literature and poetry. His contributions to Polish literature during the Renaissance period earned him recognition and acclaim.

In the 18th century, the JARO surname can be found in records from the town of Liptovský Mikuláš, located in what is now modern-day Slovakia. One example is "Ján JARO," a local landowner and influential figure in the community.

The 19th century saw the emergence of Ignacy JARO, a Polish-born architect who designed several notable buildings in Warsaw, including the Warsaw Philharmonic. His architectural works left a lasting legacy in the city's urban landscape.

Lastly, in the early 20th century, Władysław JARO was a Polish military officer and diplomat who played a significant role in the Polish-Soviet War of 1919-1921. His service and contributions to Poland's independence efforts earned him recognition and honors.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jaro

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

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

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