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

Jarvey, 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 Jarvey surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jarvey in America

Jarvey is the 61436th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jarvey surname appeared 327 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 Jarvey.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jarvey 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 Jarvey

The surname JARVEY is of English origin, originating in the West Midlands region of England during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "gearr" or "gerre," meaning "a strip of land" or "a triangular piece of land."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire, dated 1327, where it appears as "Jarvey." This suggests that the name was already established in the region by the 14th century.

In the 16th century, the name is recorded in various forms, such as "Jarvie" and "Jarvey," in parish records from Worcestershire and the surrounding counties. This variation in spelling was common during this period, as standardized spelling had not yet been established.

The name JARVEY is also linked to several place names in the West Midlands, such as Jarvey's Croft in Warwickshire and Jarvey's Meadow in Worcestershire. These place names likely originated from individuals bearing the surname who owned or resided in these locations.

One notable historical figure with the surname JARVEY was John Jarvey (c. 1570-1640), a wealthy landowner and merchant from Worcestershire. He was a prominent member of the local community and served as a churchwarden at St. Andrew's Church in Droitwich.

Another individual of note was William Jarvey (1645-1712), a English clergyman who served as the rector of St. Mary's Church in Warwickshire from 1685 until his death. He was known for his scholarly works on theology and his involvement in local affairs.

In the 18th century, the name appeared in various records, including the marriage of Thomas Jarvey and Elizabeth Smith in 1734 at St. Peter's Church in Worcestershire.

A notable figure from the 19th century was Robert Jarvey (1810-1891), a successful businessman and philanthropist from Birmingham. He made his fortune in the iron industry and was a generous benefactor to various charitable causes in the city.

James Jarvey (1865-1942), a prominent English architect, was responsible for designing several notable buildings in Worcestershire and the surrounding areas during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

While the surname JARVEY is not among the most common in England, it has a rich history deeply rooted in the West Midlands region, with records dating back to the medieval period.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jarvey

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

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

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