Explore the Family Name Jarry
The meaning of Jarry
1. French: topographic name from a regional masculine variant of Old French garrigue, Occitan garrique ‘barren land, where only holm oaks or kermes oaks grow’ (see Garrigues); or a habitational name from (Le) Jarry, the name of several places in various parts of France. 2. English (of Norman origin): variant of Geary. History: Georges Jarry from Grez-Neuville in Maine-et-Loire married Marie-Josèphe Lussier in Verchères, QC, in 1744. Some characteristic forenames: French Andre, Pierre, Cecile, Jacques, Normand.
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How common is the last name Jarry in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Jarry has slightly decreased over a span of 10 years, from 2000 to 2010. The surname was ranked 46,839 in 2000 and fell slightly to 49,087 in 2010, showing a 4.8% decrease in rank. However, the number of individuals with the surname Jarry marginally increased from 427 to 429 during these years. Correspondingly, the proportion of this name per 100k people decreased by 6.25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,839 | #49,087 | -4.8% |
| Count | 427 | 429 | 0.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jarry
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Asians/Pacific Islanders and those identifying as two or more races both increased, going up by 19.66% and 39.32% respectively. Meanwhile, the percentage of White individuals with the surname Jarry decreased by 4.09%. Those identifying as Hispanic also saw a decrease of 23.36%. Interestingly, there was a significant increase of 178.63% in the American Indian and Alaskan Native category, while the Black category saw an increase of 46.15%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.93% | 86.25% | -4.09% |
| Black | 3.51% | 5.13% | 46.15% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.17% | 3.26% | 178.63% |
| Hispanic | 3.04% | 2.33% | -23.36% |
| Two or More Races | 1.17% | 1.63% | 39.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.17% | 1.4% | 19.66% |