UK surname
A surname possibly derived from a French place name or occupation related to forestry or woodlands.
In the 1881 census there were 28 people recorded with the Jarry surname, ranking it #29,646 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 10, ranked #37,599, down from #29,646 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Dallington, St Pancras and Northampton St Giles, Northampton St Sepulchre, Northampton Priory. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Jarry is 109 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 64.3%.
1881 census count
28
Ranked #29,646
Modern count
10
2016, ranked #37,599
Peak year
1861
109 bearers
Map years
1
1861 to 1861
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Jarry surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Jarry surname density by area, 1861 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 | 28 | #28,274 |
| 1861 | historical | 109 | #19,693 |
| 1881 | historical | 28 | #29,646 |
| 1891 | historical | 54 | #29,849 |
| 1901 | historical | 32 | #30,501 |
| 1911 | historical | 23 | #30,923 |
| 1997 | modern | 11 | #36,912 |
| 1998 | modern | 12 | #36,790 |
| 1999 | modern | 14 | #36,595 |
| 2000 | modern | 11 | #36,879 |
| 2001 | modern | 11 | #36,727 |
| 2002 | modern | 10 | #36,902 |
| 2003 | modern | 8 | #37,248 |
| 2004 | modern | 8 | #37,346 |
| 2005 | modern | 11 | #37,065 |
| 2006 | modern | 12 | #37,014 |
| 2007 | modern | 13 | #36,990 |
| 2008 | modern | 14 | #36,950 |
| 2009 | modern | 15 | #36,942 |
| 2010 | modern | 11 | #37,411 |
| 2011 | modern | 14 | #37,115 |
| 2012 | modern | 13 | #37,169 |
| 2013 | modern | 13 | #37,224 |
| 2014 | modern | 11 | #37,462 |
| 2015 | modern | 10 | #37,563 |
| 2016 | modern | 10 | #37,599 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Dallington, St Pancras, Northampton St Giles, Northampton St Sepulchre, Northampton Priory, St John Hackney and Potterspury, Cosgrove. 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 | Dallington | Northamptonshire |
| 2 | St Pancras | London (North Districts) |
| 3 | Northampton St Giles, Northampton St Sepulchre, Northampton Priory | Northamptonshire |
| 4 | St John Hackney | London (North Districts) |
| 5 | Potterspury, Cosgrove | Northamptonshire |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Jarry 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 Jarry, 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 Jarry surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Jarry 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, Jarry 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 Jarry is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Jarry, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Jarry is of French origin, deriving from the Old French word "jarre," meaning "earthenware jar." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for a maker or seller of jars and pottery in medieval France.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Jarry can be traced back to the 12th century in various regions of northern France, particularly in Normandy and Picardy. In the Domesday Book of 1086, a record of landowners in England after the Norman Conquest, the name appears as "Jarre" and "Jarrie."
During the 13th century, the name Jarry was found in various records and charters in the regions of Île-de-France and Champagne. One notable bearer of the name was Eudes Jarry, a merchant from Paris who was mentioned in a document from 1265.
In the 14th century, the surname Jarry began to spread to other parts of France, including Burgundy and Lorraine. A record from 1372 mentions a Jean Jarry, a landowner in the village of Épernay in the Champagne region.
One of the earliest known bearers of the name Jarry was Nicolas Jarry, a French painter who lived in the 15th century. His works can still be found in various churches and museums in France.
In the 16th century, the Jarry family established themselves as prominent landowners and nobles in the region of Picardy. Jean-Baptiste Jarry (1556-1623) was a renowned lawyer and magistrate who served as the President of the Parliament of Paris.
During the 17th century, the name Jarry gained further recognition with the birth of Claude Jarry (1616-1677), a French composer and organist who served as the organist at the Basilica of St. Denis in Paris.
In the 19th century, Alfred Jarry (1873-1907) was a French novelist and playwright, best known for his satirical play "Ubu Roi," which had a significant influence on the Dada and Surrealist movements in art and literature.
Another notable bearer of the name Jarry was Raymond Jarry (1891-1976), a French architect who designed several notable buildings in Paris, including the Palais de Chaillot and the Palais de la Découverte.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Jarry 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. Essex leads with 8 Jarrys recorded in 1881 and an index of 14.85x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Essex | 8 | 14.85x |
| Middlesex | 8 | 2.93x |
| Surrey | 4 | 3.01x |
| Lincolnshire | 3 | 6.88x |
| Yorkshire | 2 | 0.74x |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1.66x |
| Norfolk | 1 | 2.38x |
| Oxfordshire | 1 | 5.93x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. West Ham in Essex leads with 8 Jarrys recorded in 1881 and an index of 67.28x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| West Ham | 8 | 67.28x |
| Islington London | 6 | 22.68x |
| Boston | 3 | 227.27x |
| Southwark St George Martyr | 3 | 54.64x |
| Hornsey | 2 | 57.97x |
| Settle | 2 | 952.38x |
| Camberwell | 1 | 5.74x |
| Caversham | 1 | 294.12x |
| Kings Lynn St Margaret | 1 | 79.37x |
| Oxton | 1 | 294.12x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Jarry 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 Jarry 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 Jarry households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Scholar | 8 |
| Late Governess | 2 |
| Bankers Clerk | 1 |
| Book Binder Finisher (Unemployed) | 1 |
| Chief Assayer (Bullion) (Goldsmith) | 1 |
| Farmer | 1 |
| Inmate L V Asylum | 1 |
| No Occ | 1 |
| Printer | 1 |
| Railway Guard | 1 |
| Railway Signalman | 1 |
| Tailoress | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 28 people were recorded with the Jarry surname. That placed it at #29,646 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 10 in 2016. That gives Jarry a modern rank of #37,599.
A surname possibly derived from a French place name or occupation related to forestry or woodlands.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Jarry 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.