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UK surname

Jaros

A surname of Polish origin meaning "spring" or "early".

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Coventry, Waltham Forest and Basingstoke and Deane.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Jaros is 116 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

107

2016, ranked #29,762

Peak year

2014

116 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 107 in 2016, ranked #29,762.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 5 in 1891.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established Multi-Ethnic Communities.

Jaros surname distribution map

The map shows where the Jaros surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Jaros surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Jaros over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1861 historical 2 #34,135
1891 historical 5 #33,939
1911 historical 1 #34,332
1997 modern 22 #35,584
1998 modern 24 #35,488
1999 modern 23 #35,612
2000 modern 24 #35,498
2001 modern 25 #35,248
2002 modern 23 #35,606
2003 modern 21 #35,825
2004 modern 22 #35,878
2005 modern 27 #35,588
2006 modern 37 #35,074
2007 modern 55 #33,965
2008 modern 67 #33,135
2009 modern 72 #33,021
2010 modern 76 #33,009
2011 modern 87 #31,905
2012 modern 103 #29,733
2013 modern 111 #28,856
2014 modern 116 #28,253
2015 modern 109 #29,327
2016 modern 107 #29,762

Geography

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Where Jaros' are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Coventry, Waltham Forest and Basingstoke and Deane. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Coventry 007 Coventry
2 Waltham Forest 016 Waltham Forest
3 Coventry 039 Coventry
4 Basingstoke and Deane 001 Basingstoke and Deane
5 Basingstoke and Deane 002 Basingstoke and Deane

Forenames

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First names often paired with Jaros

These lists show first names that appear often with the Jaros surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Jaros

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Jaros, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities

Group

Established Multi-Ethnic Communities

Nationally, the Jaros surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Established Multi-Ethnic Communities, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Jaros household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Parents and young children in this Group are drawn from diverse ethnic backgrounds in broadly similar proportions. Employment is typically in elementary occupations, though workers in professional, intermediate or skilled trades occupations are also present. The residential landscape is dominated by terraced housing, although semi-detached houses and flats are also present. This Group is found in London and in many provincial towns and cities throughout the U.K.

Wider pattern

Young adults, many of whom are students, predominate in these high-density and overcrowded neighbourhoods of rented terrace houses or flats. Most ethnic minorities are present in these communities, as are people born in European countries that are not part of the EU. Students aside, low skilled occupations predominate, and unemployment rates are above average. Overall, the mix of students and more sedentary households means that neighbourhood average numbers of children are not very high. The Mixed or Multiple ethnic group composition of neighbourhoods is often associated with low rates of affiliation to Christian religions. This Supergroup predominates in non-central urban locations the UK, particularly within England in the Midlands and the outskirts of west, south and north-east London.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Jaros is most associated with areas classed as Skilled Trades and Construction Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

These scattered, peripheral and often low residential density neighbourhoods house more workers in skilled trades and construction. Few households rent social housing and there are few students. Multiple car ownership is higher than the Supergroup average, perhaps because of poorer public transport connectivity. Incidence of mixed or multiple ethnicity is below the Supergroup average, and the absence of individuals identifying as Pakistani or Other Asian groups is also less pronounced. Flatted accommodation is less dominant than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Jaros is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Jaros falls in decile 3 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Jaros is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

This describes the area pattern most associated with Jaros, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Jaros

The surname JAROS originated in Poland, tracing its roots back to the early Middle Ages around the 10th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old Polish word "jar," which means "ravine" or "gully," suggesting a connection to a geographic feature or possible place of origin.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name JAROS can be found in the Liber Beneficiorum, a 14th-century manuscript detailing the landholdings and privileges granted to the nobility in the region of Krakow. This document mentions a certain Jakub Jaros, who held lands near the village of Myślenice.

The JAROS surname has also been linked to several notable figures throughout history. In the 16th century, Jan Jaros was a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Poznan, known for his contributions to the local economy and civic affairs. Around the same period, Marcin Jaros served as a respected military commander during the Polish-Muscovite War.

During the 17th century, the name JAROS appeared in various records related to the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. One such example is Andrzej Jaros, a respected scholar and philosopher who taught at the prestigious Jagiellonian University in Krakow.

In the 19th century, the JAROS surname gained further recognition with the birth of Józef Jaros (1838-1916), a renowned Polish painter and art professor. His works were widely acclaimed for their depictions of historical and religious themes, and he played a significant role in shaping the artistic landscape of his time.

Another notable figure bearing the JAROS name was Władysław Jaros (1863-1926), a Polish lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Sejm (Polish parliament) and actively advocated for workers' rights and social reforms.

Throughout its long history, the JAROS surname has been associated with various locations across Poland, including villages and towns such as Jarosławiec, Jarosław, and Jaromin, some of which may have influenced the name's origin or variations.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Jaros surname: questions and answers

How common is the Jaros surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 107 in 2016. That gives Jaros a modern rank of #29,762.

What does the Jaros surname mean?

A surname of Polish origin meaning "spring" or "early".

What does the Jaros map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Jaros bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.