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

Jerles, 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 Jerles surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jerles in America

Jerles is the 92358th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jerles surname appeared 199 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 Jerles.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jerles 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 Jerles

The surname Jerles is believed to have originated in Germany during the Middle Ages. It is thought to have derived from the Old German word "gerle," which referred to a type of hunting spear or javelin. This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who was skilled in hunting or warfare.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jerles can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus, a collection of historical documents from the region of Saxony, dating back to the 13th century. In this text, a person named Henricus Jerles is mentioned as a landowner in the town of Mühlhausen.

During the 14th century, the name Jerles also appeared in various records from the city of Nuremberg, which was a major center of trade and commerce in the Holy Roman Empire. These records include mentions of individuals such as Hans Jerles, a merchant who traded in textiles and spices, and Konrad Jerles, a respected artisan and member of the city's guild system.

In the 15th century, the Jerles name gained prominence in the region of Franconia, where several members of the family held positions of nobility. Notably, Wilbrecht von Jerles was a knight and landowner who fought in the Hussite Wars, a series of religious conflicts that took place in Bohemia between 1419 and 1434.

As the centuries progressed, the Jerles name spread to other parts of Europe, with individuals bearing this surname making notable contributions in various fields. For example, in the 17th century, Johannes Jerles (1591-1663) was a renowned mathematician and astronomer who worked at the University of Ingolstadt in Bavaria.

Another notable figure was Friedrich Jerles (1738-1812), a German composer and music theorist who served as the Kapellmeister (music director) at the court of Prince-Bishop Hieronymus von Colloredo in Salzburg. His works were highly regarded during the Classical period and influenced the development of music in German-speaking regions.

In the 19th century, Karl Jerles (1819-1891) was a prominent German industrialist who founded the Jerles Ironworks, a successful manufacturing company that produced machinery and equipment for various industries. His contributions to the industrial revolution in Germany were significant, and the company he established continued to operate well into the 20th century.

Throughout its history, the Jerles surname has been associated with individuals who have made noteworthy contributions in fields such as commerce, warfare, academia, and industry. While the name may have originated from a humble reference to hunting or warfare, it has evolved to represent a diverse range of accomplishments and legacies across multiple centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jerles

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

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

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