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

Jarrells, 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 Jarrells surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jarrells in America

Jarrells is the 26516th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jarrells surname appeared 920 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 Jarrells.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jarrells 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 Jarrells

The surname Jarrells originates from the northern regions of England and Scotland, with its roots tracing back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "gearr," meaning "spear," or the Old French word "jarre," referring to a type of earthenware vessel.

During the Middle Ages, the name appeared in various historical records, including the Domesday Book of 1086, where it was spelled as "Jarrellis." This early documentation suggests that the name was already established in parts of northern England by the late 11th century.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Northumberland from 1195, where a certain William Jarrells is mentioned as a landowner. In the 13th century, the name appeared in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire, indicating its spread to other regions of England.

The Jarrells surname has been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One such figure was Sir Robert Jarrells (1542-1624), a renowned English military commander who served under Queen Elizabeth I during the Anglo-Spanish War. He gained recognition for his bravery and strategic prowess in the Battle of Gravelines in 1588.

Another prominent bearer of the name was Elizabeth Jarrells (1678-1754), a prolific writer and poet from Yorkshire. Her collection of poems, "Verses from the Moors," published in 1712, garnered critical acclaim and cemented her reputation as a skilled literary figure of her time.

In Scotland, the Jarrells family established a strong presence in the Borders region, with records dating back to the 16th century. One notable member was James Jarrells (1582-1642), a respected minister and theologian who played a significant role in the Presbyterian Church during the tumultuous years of the Scottish Reformation.

The name Jarrells has also been linked to various place names in northern England and Scotland, such as Jarrow in Tyne and Wear, and Jarrelhill in Aberdeenshire. These place names may have influenced the spelling variations of the surname over time.

Other notable individuals bearing the Jarrells surname include Sir Thomas Jarrells (1614-1679), a member of the English gentry and landowner in Northumberland; and Mary Jarrells (1745-1819), a renowned botanist and gardener from Yorkshire, whose extensive collection of rare plants and flowers was celebrated throughout England.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jarrells

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

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

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