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

Jarred, 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 Jarred surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jarred in America

Jarred is the 50467th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jarred surname appeared 414 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 Jarred.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jarred 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 Jarred

The surname Jarred is of English origin, with roots tracing back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Middle English word "jarre," meaning a clay vessel or earthenware jar. This suggests that the name was likely occupational, referring to someone who made or sold jars or pottery.

Historically, the name Jarred has been found in various records and documents from England. One of the earliest known references is in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1204, which mention a person named Ralph Jarred. Another early record is the Hundred Rolls of Cambridgeshire from 1279, which lists a Walter Jarred.

The name Jarred may also have evolved from place names or locations associated with pottery-making or clay deposits. For instance, some sources link it to the village of Jarrow in County Durham, which was known for its pottery industry during the Middle Ages.

Notable individuals with the surname Jarred include:

1. William Jarred (c. 1570 - 1628), an English Puritan clergyman and author of theological works.
2. John Jarred (1760 - 1833), a British soldier who served in the American Revolutionary War.
3. Thomas Jarred (1805 - 1891), an English architect responsible for designing several churches and public buildings in London.
4. Emily Jarred (1832 - 1912), an American educator and advocate for women's rights, known for establishing schools in the American West.
5. James Jarred (1866 - 1942), a Scottish-born entrepreneur and industrialist who founded the Jarred Manufacturing Company in the United States.

Over time, the spelling of the surname has seen variations such as Jarrett, Jarrat, and Jarrad, reflecting the evolution of language and regional dialects. However, the core meaning and origin of the name remain rooted in its connection to the pottery-making or jar-selling trade of medieval England.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jarred

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

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

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