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

Jarus, 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 Jarus surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jarus in America

Jarus is the 102197th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jarus surname appeared 176 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 Jarus.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jarus 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 Jarus

The surname JARUS is believed to have originated in Poland, with roots dating back to the 14th century. It is derived from the Polish word "jar," which translates to "ravine" or "gully." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near or worked in a ravine-like area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the JARUS surname can be found in the historical records of the city of Krakow, where a merchant named Stanislaw JARUS is mentioned in a document from 1382. This indicates that the name was already established in the region during that time period.

In the 16th century, a prominent figure named Jan JARUS was a respected scholar and professor at the Jagiellonian University in Krakow. He authored several influential works on philosophy and theology during his lifetime (1523-1589).

The JARUS name also appears in the annals of the Polish nobility. In the 17th century, a noble family bearing the JARUS surname owned a sizable estate in the village of Jarzyce, which is located in the Silesian region of southwestern Poland. The village's name itself may have been derived from the surname.

During the 18th century, a renowned Polish military leader named Michal JARUS (1713-1781) played a significant role in the nation's struggle against foreign invaders. He was celebrated for his bravery and strategic skills in numerous battles against Russian and Prussian forces.

In more recent times, one of the most notable figures with the JARUS surname was Tadeusz JARUS (1892-1964), a celebrated Polish artist and painter. His works, which often depicted landscapes and rural life, are highly regarded and can be found in many prestigious art collections throughout Poland and Europe.

While the JARUS surname has its roots in Poland, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and immigration. However, the name's origins and historical significance remain firmly rooted in the country's rich cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jarus

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

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

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