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

Jerauld, 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 Jerauld surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jerauld in America

Jerauld is the 57639th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jerauld surname appeared 353 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 Jerauld.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jerauld 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 Jerauld

The surname JERAULD has its origins in the Normandy region of France, dating back to the 11th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old French words "gerre" meaning war and "ault" meaning high or noble, suggesting a connection to a noble warrior or someone of high military standing.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land ownership and taxation commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The entry mentions a landowner named Girald de Beaumont, which is likely an early spelling variation of the surname JERAULD.

During the Middle Ages, the name JERAULD was primarily concentrated in the regions of Normandy and Brittany in northern France. Several notable individuals bearing this surname emerged during this period, including Jehan Jerauld, a prominent merchant and alderman in the city of Rouen in the 14th century.

As the surname spread across Europe, it evolved into various spellings such as Jerrold, Jerrauld, and Gerold. One notable figure was Sir Thomas Jerauld (1567-1644), an English politician and member of Parliament during the reign of King Charles I.

In the 17th century, the JERAULD surname found its way to the British colonies in North America, with early settlers bearing the name arriving in Massachusetts and Virginia. One of the first recorded instances was William Jerauld, who settled in Hingham, Massachusetts in 1638.

Another prominent individual with the JERAULD surname was John Jerauld (1721-1799), a Revolutionary War soldier from Connecticut who fought in several major battles, including the Battle of Saratoga and the Battle of Monmouth.

As the name spread across the United States, it continued to evolve in spelling, with variations such as Jerald, Jirald, and Jirault appearing in various regions. One notable figure was Charles Jerauld (1805-1876), a businessman and politician from Ohio who served as a state senator and was involved in the early railroad industry.

The surname JERAULD has a rich history spanning centuries and continents, with its roots firmly planted in the nobility and military heritage of medieval France. While the name has undergone various spelling changes over time, its connection to a noble and warrior-like past remains a consistent thread throughout its evolution.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jerauld

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

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

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