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

Jerrolds, 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 Jerrolds surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jerrolds in America

Jerrolds is the 94730th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jerrolds surname appeared 193 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 Jerrolds.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jerrolds 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 Jerrolds

The surname Jerrolds is of English origin, with its roots traced back to the medieval period. It is believed to be a patronymic surname, derived from the personal name Jerold, which itself is a variant of the Old English name Gerald or Gerold. This name is composed of the Germanic elements "ger" meaning "spear" and "wald" meaning "ruler" or "bright."

One of the earliest known references to the Jerrolds surname can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Cambridgeshire, a census-like record compiled in 1273. This document mentions a John Jerold, indicating the surname's presence in the region during that era. The name also appears in various other historical records from the 13th and 14th centuries, often with variations in spelling, such as Jerald, Jerold, and Jerauld.

The Jerrolds surname is particularly associated with the county of Essex in southeastern England. The Essex parish of Woodham Ferrers is believed to be the ancestral home of many Jerrolds families. In fact, the village of Jerrolds End, near Woodham Ferrers, is named after this surname, suggesting a long-standing connection between the Jerrolds and this area.

One notable figure bearing the Jerrolds surname was Douglas William Jerrold (1803-1857), a renowned English playwright, humorist, and writer. He was a prominent figure in the literary circles of Victorian London and is remembered for his satirical works, such as "Black-Eyed Susan" and "Mrs. Caudle's Curtain Lectures."

Another individual of historical significance was John Jerrolds (1594-1654), an English Puritan minister and author. He served as the rector of St. Giles Cripplegate in London and wrote several religious works, including "The Proverbs of Solomon, Paraphrased" and "A Commentary on Ecclesiastes."

In the 18th century, Thomas Jerrolds (1745-1817) was a notable English artist and engraver. He specialized in architectural engravings and produced works for various publications, including "The Antiquities of England and Wales" and "The Beauties of England and Wales."

A more recent figure is Walter Jerrold (1865-1929), a British author and biographer who wrote extensively on the lives of famous writers and historical figures. His works include biographies of Samuel Pepys, Thomas Nashe, and Robert Louis Stevenson.

Lastly, mention should be made of Blanaid Salkeld Jerrolds (1917-1999), an Irish-American author and poet. She published several collections of poetry, including "The Dolmen Chapbook" and "The Lion Whiskers," and was known for her lyrical exploration of themes related to nature and Irish heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jerrolds

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

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

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