2010
#157,234
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Jarrold
A locational surname originating from an area called Jarold in Norfolk, England.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 118 Americans carry the last name Jarrold. That puts it at #154,182 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,904,698 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Jarrold surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Jarrold with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
118
1 in 2,904,698
Census rank
#154,182
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
103
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 103 bearers of the surname Jarrold in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 154182nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Jarrold, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.9%) and Black (3.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Jarrold
Among Census respondents with the surname Jarrold, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.9%) and Black (3.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Jarrold bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Jarrold surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White87.4% · 90
- Hispanic or Latino4.9% · 5
- Black or African American3.9% · 4
- Two or more races2.9% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Jarrold
Jarrold appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#154,182
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Up 3,052 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #157,234 | 103 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #154,182 | 103 | 0.03 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Up 3,052 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Jarrold surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #157,234 | #154,182 | 1.9% |
| Count | 103 | 103 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.03 | 14.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Jarrold bearers went from 103 to 103 (+0.0% change). The surname moved up 3,052 positions in the national ranking, going from #157,234 to #154,182.
FAQ
Jarrold surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Jarrold?
Name Census estimates that about 118 living Americans carry the surname Jarrold. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,904,698 residents.
How common is Jarrold?
Jarrold ranks #154,182 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 103 people with the surname Jarrold. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (118), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Jarrold.
Has Jarrold become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Jarrold went from 103 recorded bearers to 103. That is an increase of 0 (+0.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #157,234 to #154,182.
What does the Census say about the background of Jarrold?
Among Census respondents with the surname Jarrold, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.9%) and Black (3.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Jarrold in the 2020 Census, accounting for 87.4% (90 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Jarrold appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (87.4%), Hispanic (4.9%), Black (3.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Jarrold (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Jarrold mean?
A locational surname originating from an area called Jarold in Norfolk, England. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Jarrold (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Jarrold?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.