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

Jarrad, 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 Jarrad surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jarrad in America

Jarrad is the 88336th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jarrad surname appeared 210 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 Jarrad.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jarrad 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 Jarrad

The surname Jarrad has its origins in England and can be traced back to the early Middle Ages. It is believed to be a variant of the Norman French name Gerard or Gerald, which is derived from the Germanic elements "gair" meaning "spear" and "wald" meaning "rule" or "power". This suggests that the name may have originally referred to a powerful or skilled warrior or ruler.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jarrad can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Gerardus" and "Girardus". These entries indicate that individuals bearing this name were present in various parts of England, including Hertfordshire, Essex, and Lincolnshire, shortly after the Norman Conquest.

The name Jarrad likely evolved through various spelling variations over the centuries, including Jarratt, Jarrett, and Jarrat. These variations may have been influenced by regional dialects and accents, as well as the preferences of individual record keepers.

Some notable individuals bearing the surname Jarrad throughout history include:

1. John Jarrad (c. 1560-1624), an English Protestant reformer and clergyman who served as the Bishop of Chester.
2. Thomas Jarrad (1792-1863), a British architect who designed several notable buildings in London, including the Royal Exchange and the Guildhall.
3. William Jarrad (1825-1902), an Australian explorer and surveyor who played a significant role in the exploration and mapping of Western Australia.
4. Edith Jarrad (1877-1955), a British painter and illustrator known for her portraits and landscapes.
5. Arthur Jarrad (1891-1961), a British writer and journalist who covered major events such as World War I and the Spanish Civil War.

The name Jarrad has also been associated with various place names throughout England, such as Jarrad's End in Hertfordshire and Jarrad's Croft in Northamptonshire. These places may have derived their names from individuals bearing the surname or could have influenced the development of the name itself.

Overall, the surname Jarrad has a rich history dating back to the Norman conquest of England and has been borne by notable figures across various fields, including religion, architecture, exploration, art, and journalism.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jarrad

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

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

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