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UK surname

Jarrold

A locational surname originating from an area called Jarold in Norfolk, England.

In the 1881 census there were 305 people recorded with the Jarrold surname, ranking it #9,615 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 585, ranked #8,879, up from #9,615 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to London parishes, Stanton All Saints and Stanton St John and Ipswich St Mary Stoke. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include East Riding of Yorkshire, Mid Suffolk and Ribble Valley.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Jarrold is 612 in 2010. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 91.8%.

1881 census count

305

Ranked #9,615

Modern count

585

2016, ranked #8,879

Peak year

2010

612 bearers

Map years

9

1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Jarrold had 305 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #9,615 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 585 in 2016, ranked #8,879.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 515 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Rural Amenity.

Jarrold surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Jarrold surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Jarrold 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 169 #11,832
1861 historical 178 #13,202
1881 historical 305 #9,615
1891 historical 383 #9,178
1901 historical 463 #8,526
1911 historical 515 #7,658
1997 modern 590 #8,250
1998 modern 587 #8,518
1999 modern 601 #8,430
2000 modern 607 #8,367
2001 modern 585 #8,438
2002 modern 590 #8,556
2003 modern 569 #8,624
2004 modern 565 #8,697
2005 modern 565 #8,633
2006 modern 566 #8,646
2007 modern 565 #8,722
2008 modern 573 #8,700
2009 modern 581 #8,793
2010 modern 612 #8,654
2011 modern 604 #8,647
2012 modern 587 #8,746
2013 modern 597 #8,782
2014 modern 600 #8,807
2015 modern 588 #8,864
2016 modern 585 #8,879

Geography

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Where Jarrolds are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around London parishes, Stanton All Saints and Stanton St John, Ipswich St Mary Stoke and Lakenham , Eaton St Andrew, Town Close, St Stephen, St Peter Mancroft, St Giles, St Andrew, St John. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to East Riding of Yorkshire, Mid Suffolk and Ribble Valley. 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 London parishes London 3
3 Stanton All Saints and Stanton St John Suffolk
4 Ipswich St Mary Stoke Suffolk
5 Lakenham , Eaton St Andrew, Town Close, St Stephen, St Peter Mancroft, St Giles, St Andrew, St John Norfolk

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 East Riding of Yorkshire 041 East Riding of Yorkshire
2 Mid Suffolk 011 Mid Suffolk
3 Mid Suffolk 010 Mid Suffolk
4 Mid Suffolk 008 Mid Suffolk
5 Ribble Valley 008 Ribble Valley

Forenames

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First names often paired with Jarrold

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Jarrold

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Jarrold, 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 Jarrold surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Rural Amenity, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Jarrold 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

Young Families and Mainstream Employment

Group

Terraced and Semi-Detached Suburbs

Within London, Jarrold is most associated with areas classed as Terraced and Semi-Detached Suburbs, part of Young Families and Mainstream Employment. 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

Mainly concentrated in suburban areas, these terraced and semi-detached developments are less overcrowded than the Supergroup average, and resident households are more likely to own two or more cars. There are fewer residents aged 25-44, and a larger share of residents employed in administrative and secretarial occupations. Residents are more likely to have been born in the UK, less likely to have been born in the EU or Africa, and much less likely to self-identify as Bangladeshi.

Wider London pattern

Many families in these neighbourhoods have young children. Housing is principally in the social rented sector, in terraced or semi-detached units. While over-all residential densities are low, overcrowding is also prevalent locally. Residents are drawn from a range of ethnic minorities, with many identifying as Black and above average numbers born in Africa. Numbers identifying as of Chinese, Indian or White ethnicity are below average. Levels of proficiency in English are below average. Levels of separation or divorce and incidence of disability are both above average. Education is typically limited to Level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. Few residents work in professional or managerial occupations but the employment structure is otherwise diverse: it includes skilled trades, caring, leisure and other service occupations, sales and customer service occupations, construction, and work as process, plant, and machine operatives.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Jarrold is most concentrated in decile 7 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.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Jarrold falls in decile 6 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.

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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Jarrold 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 - British

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

Meaning and origin of Jarrold

The surname Jarrold originated in England during the medieval period. It is derived from the old English personal name Gerold, which means "spear-rule" or "rule with a spear." The earliest recorded spelling of the surname was Gerhald in the Domesday Book of 1086, a manuscript record of landholders in England.

Over time, the name evolved into various forms such as Gerold, Gerould, Jerald, and eventually Jarrold. These variations were influenced by regional dialects and scribal errors in record-keeping. The surname was particularly prevalent in the counties of Norfolk and Suffolk in East Anglia, England.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Sir John Jarrold, who lived in the 13th century and served as a knight during the reign of King Edward I. He was recorded as holding lands in the village of Jarrold, which may have contributed to the establishment of the surname in that area.

Another notable figure was William Jarrold, born in 1481, who was a prominent merchant and alderman in the city of Norwich, Norfolk. He was involved in the local government and played a role in the development of the city's trade and commerce.

In the 16th century, Thomas Jarrold (1530-1602) was a clergyman and theologian who served as the rector of St. Peter's Church in Belton, Suffolk. He was known for his writings on religious matters and his involvement in the Church of England during the Reformation period.

During the 17th century, John Jarrold (1640-1709) was a notable figure in the history of printing and publishing. He established a printing business in Norwich, which later became one of the largest and most successful printing houses in the region, known as Jarrold & Sons.

In the 19th century, Nathaniel Jarrold (1805-1885) was a prominent businessman and philanthropist from Norwich. He was involved in various industries, including printing, publishing, and brewing. He also made significant contributions to the local community, supporting education and social welfare initiatives.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals who bore the surname Jarrold throughout history. The name has a rich heritage rooted in medieval England and has been carried by people from diverse backgrounds and professions over the centuries.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Jarrold families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Jarrold 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. Suffolk leads with 146 Jarrolds recorded in 1881 and an index of 40.83x.

County Total Index
Suffolk 146 40.83x
Middlesex 40 1.36x
Norfolk 31 6.87x
Essex 19 3.28x
Yorkshire 16 0.55x
Surrey 15 1.05x
Cambridgeshire 10 5.38x
Monmouthshire 8 3.77x
Lancashire 4 0.11x
Kent 3 0.30x
Hampshire 2 0.33x
Sussex 2 0.40x
Buckinghamshire 1 0.56x
Lincolnshire 1 0.21x
Ross-shire 1 1.24x
Royal Navy 1 2.86x
Staffordshire 1 0.10x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Stanton in Suffolk leads with 17 Jarrolds recorded in 1881 and an index of 2000.00x.

Place Total Index
Stanton 17 2000.00x
Ipswich St Peter 12 249.48x
Willisham 11 5500.00x
Battersea 10 9.26x
Bramford 9 671.64x
Holbrook 9 1153.85x
Ipswich St Margaret 9 74.20x
Islington London 9 3.16x
Lakenham 9 140.41x
Mile End Old Town London 9 14.40x
Washbrook 8 2285.71x
Bury St Edmunds St Mary 7 104.32x
Dedham 7 397.73x
Lackford 7 3888.89x
St Marylebone London 7 4.47x
Bethnal Green London 6 4.70x
Ipswich St Mathew 6 59.88x
Llantillio Crossenny 6 895.52x
Stowmarket 6 145.28x
Thetford St Peter 6 504.20x
Barningham 5 1190.48x
Batley 5 18.08x
Holy Trinity 5 7.14x
Newmarket All Sts 5 364.96x
Offton 5 1428.57x
St Andrewthe Great 5 208.33x
St Osyth 5 354.61x
Bardwell 4 526.32x
Chattisham 4 1818.18x
Chelsea London 4 4.52x
Great Yarmouth 4 10.70x
Hintlesham 4 701.75x
Ipswich St Clement 4 44.00x
Newmarket St Mary 4 145.99x
Thetford St Mary 4 325.20x
West Ham 4 3.13x
Bermondsey 3 3.43x
Eaton St Andrew 3 240.00x
Gorton 3 9.16x
Ipswich St Helen 3 70.75x
Wistow 3 389.61x
Belstead 2 625.00x
Carshalton 2 36.56x
Chelmondiston 2 229.89x
Clytha 2 689.66x
Dovercourt 2 98.04x
Oxborough 2 869.57x
Risby 2 454.55x
Thorpe Next Norwich 2 41.84x
Willesden 2 7.23x
Woodbridge 2 43.76x
Barlby 1 192.31x
Barrow 1 109.89x
Boreham 1 100.00x
Bromley 1 6.55x
Clerkenwell London 1 1.44x
Creeting St Mary 1 416.67x
Hastings St Mary In The 1 9.47x
Hove 1 4.60x
Lewisham 1 1.87x
Little Crosby 1 178.57x
Norton 1 133.33x
Paddington London 1 0.93x
Portsmouth 1 7.22x
Royal Navy 1 3.34x
Shenstone 1 39.68x
Skelton In York 1 322.58x
Southampton All Sts 1 9.68x
St Pancras London 1 0.42x
Stornoway 1 9.51x
Thetford St Cuthbert 1 61.35x
Troston 1 294.12x
Upton Cum Chalvey 1 14.14x
Walmer 1 22.99x
Wellingore 1 126.58x
York Marygate St Olave 1 89.29x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Mary 11
Elizabeth 10
Harriet 9
Alice 8
Ellen 8
Ann 6
Eliza 6
Sarah 6
Emma 5
Jane 5
Caroline 4
Charlotte 4
Emily 4
Hannah 4
Ada 3
Anne 3
Margaret 3
Minnie 3
Susan 3
Amelia 2
Anna 2
Catherine 2
Fanny 2
Gertrude 2
Isabella 2
Kate 2
Lucy 2
Maria 2
Sophia 2
Diana 1
Edith 1
Elizth. 1
Ella 1
Esther 1
Florence 1
Frances 1
Grace 1
Jessie 1
Julia 1
Julie 1
Justina 1
Laura 1
Lilly 1
Louisa 1
Louise 1
Lucey 1
Mabel 1
Marcia 1
Margt.Edith 1
Susannah 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
George 16
William 16
James 12
John 12
Charles 7
Robert 7
David 5
Frederick 5
Henry 5
Thomas 5
Harry 4
Albert 3
Arthur 3
Herbert 3
Edward 2
Elijah 2
Frank 2
Joshua 2
Samuel 2
Alexander 1
Alfred 1
Benjaman 1
Benjamin 1
Captain 1
Edgar 1
Elias 1
Elrick 1
Ernest 1
Frederic 1
Harman 1
Jabez 1
Jas.S. 1
Jeremiah 1
Jesse 1
Jno.W. 1
Job 1
Johua 1
Jonathan 1
Joseph 1
S. 1
Sansam 1
Tom 1
Walter 1
Willie 1

FAQ

Jarrold surname: questions and answers

How common was the Jarrold surname in 1881?

In 1881, 305 people were recorded with the Jarrold surname. That placed it at #9,615 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Jarrold surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 585 in 2016. That gives Jarrold a modern rank of #8,879.

What does the Jarrold surname mean?

A locational surname originating from an area called Jarold in Norfolk, England.

What does the Jarrold map show?

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