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

Jerred, 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 Jerred surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jerred in America

Jerred is the 87335th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jerred surname appeared 213 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 Jerred.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jerred 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 Jerred

The surname Jerred is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period, although its precise origins are somewhat obscure. Some scholars suggest it may derive from an Old English personal name, such as Jeorard or Gearard, which were composed of the elements "ger" (spear) and "hard" (hardy or brave). Others posit a connection to the Middle English word "jerre," meaning a clash or conflict, potentially indicating an ancestor who was a warrior or soldier.

One of the earliest known records of the name dates back to the 13th century, when a John Jerred was mentioned in the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield in Yorkshire in 1275. This suggests the name may have been concentrated in the northern counties of England during this time.

In the 14th century, a Richard Jerred was listed in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire in 1327, indicating the name had spread to other regions. The Hundred Rolls of 1273 also contain references to individuals with the surname Jerred or similar spellings, such as Gerrard and Jerrard, further supporting the name's presence in medieval England.

During the 16th century, the name appeared in various records, including the Musters of Suffolk in 1522, where a William Jerred was mentioned. In 1590, a John Jerred was listed in the tax records of Gloucestershire.

Notable individuals with the surname Jerred throughout history include:

1. Sir Thomas Jerred (c. 1550-1617), an English politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Gloucestershire in the late 16th and early 17th centuries.

2. William Jerred (1608-1677), an English clergyman and author who wrote several religious works, including "A Treatise on the Sacraments" published in 1654.

3. Elizabeth Jerred (1695-1769), an English landowner and philanthropist who made significant contributions to various charitable causes in her hometown of Bristol.

4. John Jerred (1725-1798), a British explorer and cartographer who participated in several expeditions to the South Pacific and mapped several islands in the region.

5. Samuel Jerred (1801-1879), an English industrialist who owned several textile mills in Lancashire and was known for his innovations in the weaving industry.

While the surname Jerred may have originated from a personal name or occupation, its precise roots remain somewhat uncertain. However, its presence in various historical records and the lives of notable individuals demonstrate its longstanding heritage as an English surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jerred

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

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

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