Explore the Family Name Jerrett
The meaning of Jerrett
English (Devon): variant of Garrett.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Jerrett in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Jerrett decreased significantly between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 47,654 in popularity, while by 2010 it dropped to rank 65,964 – a decrease of 38.42%. This decline is mirrored in the count of people with the surname, which fell from 418 in 2000 to 300 in 2010, marking a 28.23% decrease. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100k people also declined by 33.33%, from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,654 | #65,964 | -38.42% |
| Count | 418 | 300 | -28.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.1 | -33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jerrett
Turning to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts in the ethnic identities associated with the surname Jerrett between 2000 and 2010. The portion identifying as white increased slightly from 87.56% to 91.00%, an increase of 3.93%. There were no reported individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander in either year. Individuals identifying as being of two or more races went from 1.44% in 2000 to none reported in 2010. Interestingly, there was a notable decrease in those identifying as black, from 9.33% in 2000 to 4.00% in 2010, which is a decrease of 57.13%. Lastly, the surname saw new representation from the Hispanic and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in 2010 that wasn't present in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.56% | 91% | 3.93% |
| Black | 9.33% | 4% | -57.13% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.67% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.67% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.44% | 0% | 0% |