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

Jarratt, 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 Jarratt surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jarratt in America

Jarratt is the 30509th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jarratt surname appeared 765 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 Jarratt.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jarratt 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 Jarratt

The surname Jarratt has its origins in England, tracing back to the late 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the French personal name "Gerard" or "Gerald," which was introduced to England by Norman settlers after the conquest of 1066. The name itself can be traced back to the Germanic elements "gair" meaning "spear" and "wald" meaning "ruler" or "power."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Jarratt can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from 1170, where a Gerald de Jareway is mentioned. This suggests that the surname may have initially been a locational name referring to a place called Jareway or a similar variation. Additionally, the Hundred Rolls of 1273 include an entry for a Richard Gervays in Cambridgeshire.

In the 13th century, the surname appeared in various spellings such as Jerard, Jerrard, and Jarratt. One notable example is William Jerard, a monk from Lincolnshire who was recorded in the Chronicles of the Abbey of Barking around 1270. Another early bearer of the name was John Jerveys, a prominent merchant from London, who was mentioned in the city's records in 1311.

During the 14th century, the surname continued to spread across England. The Yorkshire Poll Tax Returns of 1379 include entries for individuals such as Johannes Gerrard and Willelmus Gerrard, while the Subsidy Rolls of Sussex from 1384 list a Thomas Gerrad. Additionally, the Calendars of Inquisitions Post Mortem from 1399 mention a John Jarratt of Hertfordshire.

Prominent individuals with the surname Jarratt throughout history include:

1. Thomas Jarratt (c. 1590-1644), an English clergyman and author known for his religious works such as "The Olive Plant" and "The Life of the Right Reverend Father in God."

2. Devereux Jarratt (1742-1801), an influential Anglican clergyman in Virginia who played a significant role in the establishment of the Episcopal Church in the United States.

3. Francis Jarratt (1778-1859), an English architect and surveyor who worked on various projects in London, including the reconstruction of Somerset House.

4. John Jarratt (born 1951), an Australian actor known for his roles in films such as "Wolf Creek" and "The Lighthorsemen."

5. Paul Jarratt (born 1966), an English football player who had a professional career spanning over 20 years, playing for teams like Aston Villa and Sheffield United.

Overall, the surname Jarratt has a rich history in England, with its roots stretching back to the Norman conquest and the introduction of the personal name Gerard. Throughout the centuries, it has been associated with various notable individuals across different fields, reflecting the diverse contributions made by those bearing this surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jarratt

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

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

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