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

Yarris, 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 Yarris surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Yarris in America

Yarris is the 121590th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Yarris surname appeared 142 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 Yarris.

We can also compare 2010 data for Yarris 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 Yarris

The surname Yarris has its roots in the ancient British Isles, specifically in England. The earliest forms of the surname appear during the medieval period, around the 13th century. It is believed to have been derived from an Old English occupational name referring to a person involved in the yar, or the yard, which was a unit of measure for length. During medieval times, occupations often became surnames, and someone associated with measuring or dealing with yards may have been called a Yarris.

Historical records list variations of the name such as Yares and Yarres. The exact spelling was not standardized in those early records, leading to the variations we see today. One of the earliest mentions of a similar surname appears in the 1296 Subsidy Rolls of Sussex, where a Thomas de Yare is recorded. This suggests that those who carried this name were likely connected to the land, either through measurement, cultivation, or working within a lord’s demesne.

The name also has records in other parts of England. In the Coventry Lay Subsidy Roll of 1332, a John Yarros is mentioned. This further supports the occupational origin theory, as Coventry was a significant medieval center of commerce and trade, where units of measurement would have been frequently used.

By the 17th century, the surname appears to have been more established and was carried by individuals crossing into more documented professional roles. Notably, William Yarris, born in 1630 in Gloucestershire, is mentioned in parish records as a local tradesman and community member, indicating he likely held a position of some respect and importance within his locality.

During the 18th century, a notable bearer of the surname was Richard Yarris, born in 1745, who served as a local administrator in Kent. His involvement in local governance showcases the integration of the Yarris family into more societal roles as England moved into more modern times.

A famous individual from the 19th century bearing this surname was Thomas Yarris, born in 1823, who fought in the Crimean War and received recognition for his bravery and service. His military records, preserved in the National Archives, provide not only his service details but also show the spread of the Yarris name beyond simple town records into national recognition.

The Yarris surname, thus, spans several centuries and reflects a lineage tied to occupations essential to medieval and later English society. From measuring land to gaining military recognition, bearers of the Yarris name have held varying roles, contributing to the development of their localities and beyond. Over time, the name spread and evolved but retained its historical occupational roots associated with measurement and land management.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Yarris

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

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

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