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

Jarriel, 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 Jarriel surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jarriel in America

Jarriel is the 44872nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jarriel surname appeared 478 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 Jarriel.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jarriel 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 Jarriel

The surname Jarriel has its origins in France, specifically in the Languedoc region. It is believed to have emerged during the late medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century. The name is derived from the Old French word "jarrier," which referred to a gardener or someone who tended gardens.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jarriel can be found in the Livre des Métiers, a medieval French document from the 13th century that listed various professions and trades. In this record, the name is spelled "Jarrier," which is closely related to the modern spelling of Jarriel.

During the 16th century, the name appeared in various historical records in the Languedoc region, often associated with individuals involved in horticulture or agriculture. One notable individual was Pierre Jarriel, who lived in the village of Montpellier in the late 1500s and was known for his expertise in cultivating vineyards.

As the name spread beyond the Languedoc region, it underwent slight variations in spelling, such as "Jarrielle" and "Jarriell." These variations were likely influenced by local dialects and the preferences of scribes who recorded the name.

In the 17th century, the name Jarriel can be found in records from the Provence region of southern France. One notable person from this time was Jean-Baptiste Jarriel, born in 1645 in Aix-en-Provence, who was a respected horticulturist and author of a treatise on gardening techniques.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, the Jarriel surname continued to be present in various parts of France, with some individuals bearing the name gaining recognition in different fields. For example, Émile Jarriel (1785-1862) was a prominent French painter known for his landscapes and portraits.

Another notable figure was Étienne Jarriel (1812-1888), a French writer and historian who authored several books on the history of Languedoc and Provence. His works provided valuable insights into the cultural and linguistic heritage of these regions, where the Jarriel surname has its deepest roots.

As the surname Jarriel spread beyond France, it found its way into other European countries and eventually to the Americas. While the name may have undergone further variations in spelling and pronunciation in different regions, its connection to the French heritage and the historical association with gardening and horticulture remains a significant part of its legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jarriel

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

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

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