UK surname
An old French surname derived from a medieval nickname meaning "herald" or "messenger".
In the 1881 census there were 102 people recorded with the Jarrard surname, ranking it #19,518 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 72, ranked #33,585, down from #19,518 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Barking, London parishes and St John Hackney. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Jarrard is 136 in 1891. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 29.4%.
1881 census count
102
Ranked #19,518
Modern count
72
2016, ranked #33,585
Peak year
1891
136 bearers
Map years
3
1881 to 1911
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Jarrard surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Jarrard surname density by area, 1881 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe 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 | 54 | #23,577 |
| 1861 | historical | 68 | #25,196 |
| 1881 | historical | 102 | #19,518 |
| 1891 | historical | 136 | #19,601 |
| 1901 | historical | 88 | #24,270 |
| 1911 | historical | 100 | #22,717 |
| 1997 | modern | 71 | #30,521 |
| 1998 | modern | 76 | #30,386 |
| 1999 | modern | 84 | #29,700 |
| 2000 | modern | 82 | #29,922 |
| 2001 | modern | 78 | #30,168 |
| 2002 | modern | 76 | #30,830 |
| 2003 | modern | 74 | #31,091 |
| 2004 | modern | 72 | #31,488 |
| 2005 | modern | 73 | #31,616 |
| 2006 | modern | 75 | #31,733 |
| 2007 | modern | 73 | #32,287 |
| 2008 | modern | 73 | #32,555 |
| 2009 | modern | 73 | #32,923 |
| 2010 | modern | 72 | #33,324 |
| 2011 | modern | 73 | #33,230 |
| 2012 | modern | 69 | #33,695 |
| 2013 | modern | 69 | #33,808 |
| 2014 | modern | 72 | #33,647 |
| 2015 | modern | 72 | #33,595 |
| 2016 | modern | 72 | #33,585 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Barking, London parishes, St John Hackney and Damerham, South. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barking | Essex |
| 2 | London parishes | London 3 |
| 3 | Barking | Suffolk |
| 4 | St John Hackney | London (North Districts) |
| 5 | Damerham, South | Hampshire |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Jarrard surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Jarrard, 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
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Jarrard surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Jarrard household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Jarrard is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Jarrard is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Jarrard, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Jarrard has its origins in the northwestern region of France, particularly in the provinces of Normandy and Brittany. It is believed to have emerged in the 11th or 12th century as a locational surname, derived from the Old French word "jarre," meaning a clay jar or pot. This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived near a pottery or worked as a potter.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land and property completed in 1086 on the orders of William the Conqueror. The entry "Jarrard" appears in relation to a landowner in the county of Hampshire, England.
In the 13th century, the name appears in various forms, such as "Jarrard" and "Jarrat," in historical records from the region of Normandy. This includes mentions in the Cartulaire de Louviers, a collection of medieval charters and documents from the Louviers Abbey.
One notable individual with the surname Jarrard was Sir John Jarrard, a 14th-century English knight who served under Edward III during the Hundred Years' War. He was born in Gloucestershire around 1320 and participated in several battles, including the Battle of Crécy in 1346.
Another early bearer of the name was Guillaume Jarrard, a French merchant and trader who lived in the 15th century. He was involved in the lucrative wool trade between France and England and is mentioned in various commercial records from that period.
In the 16th century, the Jarrard family established themselves in the county of Somerset, England. One member, Robert Jarrard (1540-1612), was a prominent landowner and served as a Justice of the Peace for the county.
During the 17th century, the name appears to have spread to other parts of Europe, including Germany and the Netherlands. Johannes Jarrard (1625-1698) was a Dutch painter and engraver known for his landscapes and religious works.
In the 18th century, the Jarrard family had a presence in North America. William Jarrard (1720-1796) was a colonial settler who arrived in Virginia from England and later fought in the American Revolutionary War.
Throughout history, the surname Jarrard has been subject to various spellings, including Jarrat, Jarratt, Jarrett, and Jarrod. While the name has French origins, it has been adopted and adapted by families in various countries over the centuries.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Jarrard surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Wiltshire leads with 29 Jarrards recorded in 1881 and an index of 32.97x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Wiltshire | 29 | 32.97x |
| Surrey | 24 | 4.95x |
| Essex | 9 | 4.58x |
| Middlesex | 8 | 0.80x |
| Suffolk | 8 | 6.60x |
| Warwickshire | 7 | 2.79x |
| Worcestershire | 6 | 4.62x |
| Dorset | 2 | 3.06x |
| Yorkshire | 2 | 0.20x |
| Cambridgeshire | 1 | 1.59x |
| Hampshire | 1 | 0.49x |
| Lancashire | 1 | 0.08x |
| Lincolnshire | 1 | 0.63x |
| Northumberland | 1 | 0.68x |
| Pembrokeshire | 1 | 3.16x |
| Sussex | 1 | 0.60x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Damerham in Wiltshire leads with 29 Jarrards recorded in 1881 and an index of 13809.52x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Damerham | 29 | 13809.52x |
| Newington | 12 | 32.65x |
| Clapham | 8 | 64.31x |
| Coventry Holy Trinity | 7 | 93.46x |
| Barking | 6 | 104.35x |
| Barking | 5 | 793.65x |
| Evesham All Sts | 4 | 655.74x |
| Fulham London | 4 | 27.72x |
| Newmarket St Mary | 3 | 322.58x |
| Cropthorne | 2 | 833.33x |
| Melcombe Regis | 2 | 73.80x |
| Stanley Cum Wrenthorpe | 2 | 43.67x |
| Byker | 1 | 13.66x |
| Chelmsford | 1 | 29.67x |
| Croydon | 1 | 3.72x |
| Ealing | 1 | 11.25x |
| Great Grimsby | 1 | 9.91x |
| Hampstead London | 1 | 6.46x |
| Hove | 1 | 13.59x |
| Lambeth | 1 | 1.15x |
| Leyton | 1 | 29.59x |
| Liverpool | 1 | 1.39x |
| March | 1 | 47.39x |
| Pembroke St Mary | 1 | 24.57x |
| Radwinter | 1 | 344.83x |
| St Martin In Fields | 1 | 16.78x |
| St Mary Kalendar | 1 | 238.10x |
| St Pancras London | 1 | 1.25x |
| Streatham | 1 | 13.55x |
| Wotton | 1 | 416.67x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Jarrard surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Jarrard surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Jarrard households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Scholar | 24 |
| Ag Lab | 5 |
| Carpenter | 4 |
| Carter | 3 |
| Domestic Servant | 2 |
| Fishing Rod Maker | 2 |
| Housemaid | 2 |
| Pauper | 2 |
| Servant | 2 |
| Ag Lab Wife | 1 |
| Ag LabWife | 1 |
| Carrier | 1 |
| Carrier & Dealer | 1 |
| Carrier & Dealer Wife | 1 |
| Carter Wife | 1 |
| Caseman | 1 |
| Charwoman | 1 |
| Clerk At Brewery | 1 |
| Drapers Assistant | 1 |
| Errand Boy | 1 |
| Formerly Laundress | 1 |
| Gardener | 1 |
| General Servant | 1 |
| Groom In Racing Stables (N D) | 1 |
| House Keeper | 1 |
| House Maid (Dom) | 1 |
| Housekeeper | 1 |
| Jute Worker | 1 |
| Laundress | 1 |
| Naval Pensioner | 1 |
| Porter | 1 |
| Printer & Compositor | 1 |
| Provision Mercht Assistt | 1 |
| Saddler | 1 |
| Shoe Maker | 1 |
| Shoe Maker Wife | 1 |
| Silk Warper | 1 |
| Third Hand (Fisherman) | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 102 people were recorded with the Jarrard surname. That placed it at #19,518 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 72 in 2016. That gives Jarrard a modern rank of #33,585.
An old French surname derived from a medieval nickname meaning "herald" or "messenger".
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Jarrard bearers relative to the surrounding population.
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.