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

Yarrison, 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 Yarrison surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Yarrison in America

Yarrison is the 115639th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Yarrison surname appeared 151 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 Yarrison.

We can also compare 2010 data for Yarrison 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 Yarrison

The surname Yarrison has its origins rooted in the British Isles, particularly England. It is believed to have emerged sometime during the Middle Ages, likely around the 12th to 13th centuries. The name appears to derive from a patronymic system of naming, where the suffix "son" was added to the given name "Yar," a medieval diminutive form of the name Gerard or Garrett. Gerard itself stems from the Germanic elements "ger" meaning "spear" and "hard" meaning "brave" or "strong."

Yarrison likely originated in rural regions of England, possibly in counties with strong Anglo-Saxon influences. The earliest instances of surnames were often based on paternal names or occupation, and Yarrison would have indicated "the son of Yar" or "the son of Gerard." Variations and similar spellings throughout history include Harrison, Garrardson, and Garrason, showing the fluidity and evolution of surnames over time.

Historical references to the surname Yarrison can be traced back to various local records and parish registers in England. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the 1379 Poll Tax Records of Yorkshire, listing a Richard Yarrison, indicating that the name was in use and sufficiently established by the late 14th century.

An early example of the surname can be found in the records of St. Mary’s Church in Nottinghamshire, where a William Yarrison was documented in 1423 as a tenant farmer. This is indicative of the name's presence in the East Midlands region during the early 15th century.

Another notable figure bearing the name was Thomas Yarrison, a blacksmith recorded in the 1568 records of the Guild of St. Eligius, London. His contributions to the guild and his reputation for craftsmanship highlight the vocational persistence and establishment of the Yarrison name within urban trades.

In the realm of academia, Robert Yarrison, born in 1604, gained recognition as a scholar and was mentioned in university records from Cambridge. His graduation thesis on early English literature, dated 1628, remains a noted work within historical academic circles.

One of the later historical figures, Anne Yarrison, born in 1689, was involved in early philanthropic efforts in Kent. Correspondence from the early 18th century between Anne and local parish leaders in Canterbury details her involvement in charitable works, particularly around providing for orphaned children and the poor.

Captain Matthew Yarrison, born in 1723 and a noted mariner, played a significant role during the British expeditions of the mid-18th century. His detailed logs from 1755 provide valuable insights into maritime navigation and ship management during the period, underscoring the diverse fields where this surname has left its mark.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Yarrison

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

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

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