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

Jarrold, 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 Jarrold surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jarrold in America

Jarrold is the 157234th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jarrold surname appeared 103 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 Jarrold.

The history of the last name Jarrold

The surname Jarrold originated in England during the medieval period. It is derived from the old English personal name Gerold, which means "spear-rule" or "rule with a spear." The earliest recorded spelling of the surname was Gerhald in the Domesday Book of 1086, a manuscript record of landholders in England.

Over time, the name evolved into various forms such as Gerold, Gerould, Jerald, and eventually Jarrold. These variations were influenced by regional dialects and scribal errors in record-keeping. The surname was particularly prevalent in the counties of Norfolk and Suffolk in East Anglia, England.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Sir John Jarrold, who lived in the 13th century and served as a knight during the reign of King Edward I. He was recorded as holding lands in the village of Jarrold, which may have contributed to the establishment of the surname in that area.

Another notable figure was William Jarrold, born in 1481, who was a prominent merchant and alderman in the city of Norwich, Norfolk. He was involved in the local government and played a role in the development of the city's trade and commerce.

In the 16th century, Thomas Jarrold (1530-1602) was a clergyman and theologian who served as the rector of St. Peter's Church in Belton, Suffolk. He was known for his writings on religious matters and his involvement in the Church of England during the Reformation period.

During the 17th century, John Jarrold (1640-1709) was a notable figure in the history of printing and publishing. He established a printing business in Norwich, which later became one of the largest and most successful printing houses in the region, known as Jarrold & Sons.

In the 19th century, Nathaniel Jarrold (1805-1885) was a prominent businessman and philanthropist from Norwich. He was involved in various industries, including printing, publishing, and brewing. He also made significant contributions to the local community, supporting education and social welfare initiatives.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals who bore the surname Jarrold throughout history. The name has a rich heritage rooted in medieval England and has been carried by people from diverse backgrounds and professions over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jarrold

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

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 Jarrold 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.

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

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