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

Jarrel, 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 Jarrel surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jarrel in America

Jarrel is the 87663rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jarrel surname appeared 212 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 Jarrel.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jarrel 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 Jarrel

The surname Jarrel is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period, specifically in the county of Lancashire. It is thought to be a locational name derived from the Old English word "gara," meaning a triangular piece of land or a gore, combined with the word "halh," meaning a nook or corner of land. This suggests that the name likely referred to someone who lived in a triangular-shaped piece of land or a secluded area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Lancashire from the 13th century, where it appears as "de Garrhill." Over time, the spelling evolved to its more modern form, Jarrel. It is important to note that variations in spelling were common during this period due to the lack of standardized spelling conventions.

The Jarrel surname has been documented in various historical records throughout the centuries. In the 16th century, a John Jarrell is mentioned in the records of the town of Wigan, Lancashire. Around the same time, a Richard Jarrell is recorded as holding land in the neighboring county of Cheshire.

As the name spread across England, it also appeared in different forms. For instance, in the 17th century, there are records of a Thomas Jarrell living in Derbyshire, while a William Jarrell is documented in the parish records of Warwickshire.

One notable individual with the Jarrel surname was Sir John Jarrel (1591-1670), a Member of Parliament for Lancashire during the English Civil War. He was a staunch supporter of the Parliamentarian cause and played a role in the siege of Lathom House, a Royalist stronghold in Lancashire.

Another prominent figure was Thomas Jarrel (1723-1804), a British naval officer who served during the American Revolutionary War. He is credited with capturing several American ships and was commended for his bravery and leadership.

In the 19th century, the Jarrel surname can be found in various parts of the United Kingdom. William Jarrel (1813-1891) was a Scottish author and literary critic who wrote extensively on Scottish literature and culture.

It is worth noting that while the name originated in England, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and immigration. However, the earliest recorded examples and most significant historical references are rooted in the English counties of Lancashire and the surrounding areas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jarrel

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

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

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