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

Jarvie, 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 Jarvie surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jarvie in America

Jarvie is the 30509th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jarvie surname appeared 765 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 Jarvie.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jarvie 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 Jarvie

The surname Jarvie is of Scottish origin, with its roots tracing back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Gaelic personal name "Cerbaill," which means "having a rough or gambled appearance." The name may have also evolved from the Scottish word "jarvie," meaning a driver or coachman.

The earliest recorded instance of the Jarvie surname can be found in the parish records of Aberdeenshire, Scotland, in the late 1500s. One notable entry is the birth record of John Jarvie in 1597 in the town of Inverurie.

In the 17th century, the name appeared in various historical documents, including the Hearth Tax Rolls of 1691, which listed several Jarvie families in the counties of Aberdeenshire and Kincardineshire.

The Jarvie surname has been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One of the earliest recorded was Robert Jarvie (1615-1678), a Scottish clergyman who served as the minister of Boyndie in Banffshire.

Another prominent figure was James Jarvie (1730-1804), a Scottish merchant and landowner who played a significant role in the development of the city of Glasgow. He served as a magistrate and was instrumental in the construction of several public buildings and infrastructure projects.

In the 19th century, John Jarvie (1809-1882) was a successful businessman and philanthropist in Glasgow. He founded the Jarvie Bursary, which provided financial assistance to students attending the University of Glasgow.

The name Jarvie also gained literary recognition through the character of Bailie Nicol Jarvie in Sir Walter Scott's novel "Rob Roy," published in 1817. The character, a Glasgow magistrate, became a memorable figure in Scottish literature.

Another notable Jarvie was James Jarvie (1871-1942), a Scottish architect responsible for designing several iconic buildings in Glasgow, including the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.

While the Jarvie surname has its origins in Scotland, it has since spread to other parts of the world, primarily due to migration and immigration. However, its roots remain firmly embedded in the rich history and culture of Scotland.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jarvie

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

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

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