Jarr

Jarr Meaning & Origin

About Jarr
The surname Jarr is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "jarr," meaning "wild" or "untamed." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who exhibited wild or untamed characteristics. Over time, this nickname became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Jarr is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Jarr: 142
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 121,590
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Jarr based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Jarr is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
JR
🗽 NYSIIS
JA
🔊 Soundex
J060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
JH AA1 R
🌐 IPA
/jarr*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('JR', 'AR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
J600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Jarr in Braille

Here's how to represent Jarr in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Jarr in braille

How to sign the name Jarr using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Jarr using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Jarr in sign language

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