2000
#121,058
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 132
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Jerew
A Sephardic Jewish surname likely derived from a town name in Turkey.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 133 Americans carry the last name Jerew. That puts it at #145,028 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,577,100 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Jerew 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.
Bearers in the US
133
1 in 2,577,100
Census rank
#145,028
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
116
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 116 bearers of the surname Jerew in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145028th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Jerew, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.9%) and Hispanic (5.2%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Jerew
The surname JEREW originated in the region of modern-day Belarus, dating back to the 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old Belarusian word "jeru," meaning "eagle," suggesting that the name may have been given to someone who was particularly brave or fierce in battle, akin to an eagle.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name JEREW can be found in the Metrica, a collection of official documents from the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, which included parts of modern-day Belarus. In 1387, a man named Jeru Davidovich was mentioned as a landowner in the region of Minsk.
The name JEREW has also been linked to various place names in Belarus, such as the village of Jerevichi, located in the Vitebsk region. It is possible that the name originated from this location, or that people from this area adopted the surname JEREW.
In the 16th century, a notable figure named Janka JEREW was a prominent military leader who served under the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. He was known for his bravery and strategic prowess during the Livonian War against Russia.
Another individual of note was Alena JEREW, a renowned herbalist and healer who lived in the 17th century. She was widely respected for her knowledge of medicinal plants and her ability to treat various ailments.
During the 18th century, a man named Vasiliy JEREW was a renowned blacksmith in the town of Grodno. His intricate metalwork and skilled craftsmanship earned him a reputation throughout the region.
In the 19th century, a writer and poet named Yanka JEREW gained recognition for his works celebrating the beauty of the Belarusian countryside and the resilience of its people.
Another notable figure was Alesia JEREW, a philanthropist and activist who lived in the late 19th century. She dedicated her life to improving education and healthcare for underprivileged communities in Belarus.
While the surname JEREW may not be as common today, its rich history and connections to various regions and prominent individuals in Belarus make it a fascinating and meaningful part of the country's cultural heritage.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Jerew
Among Census respondents with the surname Jerew, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.9%) and Hispanic (5.2%).
The bar chart below shows how Jerew 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 Jerew surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White87.9% · 102
- Two or more races6.9% · 8
- Hispanic or Latino5.2% · 6
Timeline
Historical Census data for Jerew
Jerew appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#143,149
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
-16 bearers (-12.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 22,091 places
2020
#145,028
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 1,879 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #121,058 | 132 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #143,149 | 116 | 0.04 | -16 bearers (-12.1%) | Down 22,091 places |
| 2020 | #145,028 | 116 | 0.04 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Down 1,879 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 Jerew 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 | #143,149 | #145,028 | -1.3% |
| Count | 116 | 116 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -3.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Jerew bearers went from 116 to 116 (+0.0% change). The surname moved down 1,879 positions in the national ranking, going from #143,149 to #145,028.
FAQ
Jerew surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Jerew?
Name Census estimates that about 133 living Americans carry the surname Jerew. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,577,100 residents.
How common is Jerew?
Jerew ranks #145,028 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 116 people with the surname Jerew. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (133), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Jerew.
Has Jerew become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Jerew went from 116 recorded bearers to 116. That is an increase of 0 (+0.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #143,149 to #145,028.
What does the Census say about the background of Jerew?
Among Census respondents with the surname Jerew, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.9%) and Hispanic (5.2%). 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 Jerew in the 2020 Census, accounting for 87.9% (102 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Jerew appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (87.9%), Two or More Races (6.9%), Hispanic (5.2%). 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 Jerew (2000, 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 Jerew mean?
A Sephardic Jewish surname likely derived from a town name in Turkey. 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 Jerew (0.04 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 common is the surname Jerew?
See how many people have the surname Jerew on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.