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

Jerin, 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 Jerin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jerin in America

Jerin is the 91981st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jerin surname appeared 200 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 Jerin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jerin 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 Jerin

The surname Jerin is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the region of modern-day Bangladesh. It is thought to have its roots in the Bengali language, where the word "Jerin" is derived from the Sanskrit word "Jarina," meaning "old" or "ancient."

In the early medieval period, around the 9th to 12th centuries, the name Jerin began to appear in various historical records and manuscripts, particularly in the regions of Bengal and Assam. It is believed that the name was initially used as a descriptive term, referring to individuals who were considered wise or experienced due to their advanced age.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jerin can be found in the "Charyapada," a collection of Buddhist mystic songs and poems from the 10th century. These manuscripts mention several individuals with the surname Jerin, suggesting that the name had already gained some prominence in that region during that time.

Throughout the centuries, the surname Jerin has been associated with several notable figures in the Indian subcontinent. One such individual was Jerin Khan, a renowned military commander who served under the Mughal Empire in the 16th century. Another prominent figure was Jerin Miah, a revered scholar and poet who lived in the 17th century and contributed greatly to the literary traditions of Bengal.

In the 18th century, the name Jerin was particularly prevalent in the region of Sylhet, now part of modern-day Bangladesh. During this period, the Jerin family was known for their involvement in the local trade and commerce, with several members holding influential positions in the region's economic affairs.

Another notable figure with the surname Jerin was Jerin Ahmed, a prominent social reformer and educator who lived in the late 19th century. He played a significant role in the establishment of several educational institutions in Bengal and was a strong advocate for the advancement of women's education.

As the surname Jerin spread across the Indian subcontinent and beyond, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Jarine, Jerine, and Jereen. These variations can be found in historical records and documents from different regions, reflecting the diverse linguistic influences and local dialects.

While the surname Jerin has its roots in the Indian subcontinent, it has since been adopted by individuals from various cultural backgrounds, particularly in regions with significant Bengali or South Asian communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jerin

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

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

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