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UK surname

Jarrad

An Arabic surname meaning "locust" or "one who chases away locusts".

In the 1881 census there were 92 people recorded with the Jarrad surname, ranking it #20,709 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 116, ranked #28,197, down from #20,709 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to London parishes, Dereham, West and Wonersh. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Teignbridge, Great Yarmouth and Winchester.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Jarrad is 160 in 1911. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 26.1%.

1881 census count

92

Ranked #20,709

Modern count

116

2016, ranked #28,197

Peak year

1911

160 bearers

Map years

5

1891 to 2016

Key insights

  • Jarrad had 92 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #20,709 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 116 in 2016, ranked #28,197.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 160 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Rural Amenity.

Jarrad surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Jarrad surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Jarrad 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
1851 historical 52 #23,915
1861 historical 85 #22,922
1881 historical 92 #20,709
1891 historical 155 #17,920
1901 historical 119 #20,624
1911 historical 160 #17,151
1997 modern 89 #28,490
1998 modern 96 #28,188
1999 modern 97 #28,187
2000 modern 98 #27,988
2001 modern 98 #27,672
2002 modern 107 #26,849
2003 modern 103 #27,234
2004 modern 105 #27,181
2005 modern 103 #27,531
2006 modern 102 #27,926
2007 modern 106 #27,722
2008 modern 110 #27,391
2009 modern 109 #28,145
2010 modern 113 #28,162
2011 modern 111 #28,294
2012 modern 121 #26,829
2013 modern 120 #27,406
2014 modern 116 #28,253
2015 modern 120 #27,561
2016 modern 116 #28,197

Geography

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Where Jarrads are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around London parishes, Dereham, West, Wonersh, Chelsea and Bushbury. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Teignbridge, Great Yarmouth, Winchester, Waverley and Tendring. 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 London parishes London 1
2 Dereham, West Norfolk
3 Wonersh Surrey
4 Chelsea London (West Districts)
5 Bushbury Staffordshire

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Teignbridge 002 Teignbridge
2 Great Yarmouth 011 Great Yarmouth
3 Winchester 001 Winchester
4 Waverley 013 Waverley
5 Tendring 006 Tendring

Forenames

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First names often paired with Jarrad

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Jarrad

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Jarrad, 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

Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities

Group

Rural Amenity

Nationally, the Jarrad surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Rural Amenity, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Jarrad household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group comprises older parents or retirees, with no resident dependent children, and with the lowest residential densities in this Supergroup. Predominantly UK-born, residents typically live in detached houses, although others do live in semi-detached and terraced properties. The level of multiple car ownership is the highest in this Supergroup. Most houses are owner occupied although social renting is also present. Many concentrations occur in high amenity rural locations, such as Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Wider pattern

Pervasive throughout the UK, members of this Supergroup typically own (or are buying) their detached, semi-detached or terraced homes. They are also typically educated to A Level/Highers or degree level and work in skilled or professional occupations. Typically born in the UK, some families have children, although the median adult age is above 45 and some property has become under-occupied after children have left home. This Supergroup is pervasive not only in suburban locations, but also in neighbourhoods at or beyond the edge of cities that adjoin rural parts of the country.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Central Connected Professionals and Managers

Group

Central and City

Within London, Jarrad is most associated with areas classed as Central and City, part of Central Connected Professionals and Managers. 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 high density central neighbourhoods are characterised by high levels of residential turnover. Few children are in evidence. Few individuals experience live with disability, with many in full-time employment or study. Levels of separation or divorce are low relative to the Supergroup average. The workforce is well-educated but not in the top flight of managerial occupations. Levels of affiliation to non-Christian religions are high.

Wider London pattern

Adult residents of these neighbourhoods are typically aged 25 to 44, working full-time in professional, managerial or associate professional occupations. There are few families with dependent children. The predominantly Inner London neighbourhoods have an international character, including many residents born elsewhere in Europe alongside high numbers of individuals identifying as of Chinese ethnicity. Many individuals are never married, childless and/or living alone. Above average numbers of individuals, likely to be full-time students, live in communal establishments. Elsewhere, privately rented flats are the dominant housing type. Residents of these areas are well-qualified, with a significant number holding Level 4 or above qualifications. There is a correspondingly high level of individuals employed full-time in professional, managerial and associated professional or technical occupations. Employing industries are financial, real estate, professional, administration, and, to a lesser degree, transport and communications. Unemployment is uncommon.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Jarrad is most concentrated in decile 5 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname near the middle of the scale.

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

5
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Jarrad falls in decile 7 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

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

7
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Jarrad is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 25-30 mbit/s.

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

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

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

Meaning and origin of Jarrad

The surname Jarrad has its origins in England and can be traced back to the early Middle Ages. It is believed to be a variant of the Norman French name Gerard or Gerald, which is derived from the Germanic elements "gair" meaning "spear" and "wald" meaning "rule" or "power". This suggests that the name may have originally referred to a powerful or skilled warrior or ruler.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jarrad can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Gerardus" and "Girardus". These entries indicate that individuals bearing this name were present in various parts of England, including Hertfordshire, Essex, and Lincolnshire, shortly after the Norman Conquest.

The name Jarrad likely evolved through various spelling variations over the centuries, including Jarratt, Jarrett, and Jarrat. These variations may have been influenced by regional dialects and accents, as well as the preferences of individual record keepers.

Some notable individuals bearing the surname Jarrad throughout history include:

1. John Jarrad (c. 1560-1624), an English Protestant reformer and clergyman who served as the Bishop of Chester. 2. Thomas Jarrad (1792-1863), a British architect who designed several notable buildings in London, including the Royal Exchange and the Guildhall. 3. William Jarrad (1825-1902), an Australian explorer and surveyor who played a significant role in the exploration and mapping of Western Australia. 4. Edith Jarrad (1877-1955), a British painter and illustrator known for her portraits and landscapes. 5. Arthur Jarrad (1891-1961), a British writer and journalist who covered major events such as World War I and the Spanish Civil War.

The name Jarrad has also been associated with various place names throughout England, such as Jarrad's End in Hertfordshire and Jarrad's Croft in Northamptonshire. These places may have derived their names from individuals bearing the surname or could have influenced the development of the name itself.

Overall, the surname Jarrad has a rich history dating back to the Norman conquest of England and has been borne by notable figures across various fields, including religion, architecture, exploration, art, and journalism.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Jarrad families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Jarrad surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Norfolk leads with 21 Jarrads recorded in 1881 and an index of 15.39x.

County Total Index
Norfolk 21 15.39x
Essex 18 10.27x
Middlesex 14 1.58x
Sussex 9 6.01x
Durham 8 3.03x
Hampshire 6 3.30x
Surrey 6 1.39x
Cambridgeshire 3 5.34x
Kent 2 0.66x
Berkshire 1 1.50x
Lincolnshire 1 0.70x
Suffolk 1 0.93x
Yorkshire 1 0.11x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. West Dereham in Norfolk leads with 13 Jarrads recorded in 1881 and an index of 7647.06x.

Place Total Index
West Dereham 13 7647.06x
Ardleigh 9 1836.73x
Escomb 8 661.16x
West Ham 8 20.68x
Bosham 7 1842.11x
Great Yarmouth 7 61.95x
Southampton St Mary 6 52.45x
Camberwell 3 5.29x
Fulham London 3 23.31x
Islington London 3 3.49x
Kensington London 3 6.08x
Wisbech St Peter 3 106.38x
Deptford St Paul 2 8.56x
Effingham 2 1111.11x
Hammersmith London 2 9.15x
Subdeanery 2 175.44x
Barking 1 19.49x
Clare 1 192.31x
Clewer 1 36.63x
Gedney 1 172.41x
Sculcoates 1 7.17x
Shoreditch London 1 2.60x
St George Hanover Square 1 6.39x
St Martin In Fields 1 18.83x
West Clandon 1 909.09x
West Wretham 1 2500.00x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Jarrad surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Mary 5
Sarah 3
Eliza 2
Elizabeth 2
Elizebeth 2
Ellen 2
Emma 2
Harriet 2
Lavinia 2
Ada 1
Alice 1
Ann 1
Annie 1
Caroline 1
Catharine 1
Catherine 1
Charlotte 1
Clarissa 1
Emily 1
Florence 1
Frances 1
Hilda 1
Jane 1
Jessie 1
Kate 1
Mahala 1
Margaret 1
Marian 1
Mariane 1
Martha 1
Nelly 1
Ruth 1
Thirza 1

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Jarrad surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

FAQ

Jarrad surname: questions and answers

How common was the Jarrad surname in 1881?

In 1881, 92 people were recorded with the Jarrad surname. That placed it at #20,709 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Jarrad surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 116 in 2016. That gives Jarrad a modern rank of #28,197.

What does the Jarrad surname mean?

An Arabic surname meaning "locust" or "one who chases away locusts".

What does the Jarrad map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Jarrad 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.