Find out how popular the last name Abry is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Abry.

Abry, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Abry surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Abry in America

Abry is the 120187th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Abry surname appeared 144 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Abry.

We can also compare 2010 data for Abry to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Abry

The surname ABRY is of French origin, derived from the Old French word "abri" meaning "shelter" or "cover." It is believed to have originated in the northern regions of France, particularly in Normandy and Picardy, during the medieval period.

The earliest known records of the name ABRY can be traced back to the 13th century, with several instances appearing in various historical documents from that time. One notable reference is found in the Cartulaire de l'église Notre-Dame de Paris, a collection of charters and deeds related to the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, where an individual named Raoul ABRY is mentioned in 1273.

Throughout the centuries, the name ABRY has undergone slight variations in spelling, such as Abrey, Abrye, and Aubry. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and the preferences of local scribes. It is also worth noting that the name ABRY is sometimes associated with certain place names, particularly those derived from the French word "abri," such as Aubry-le-Panthou and Aubry-en-Exmes.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname ABRY was Étienne ABRY, a prominent merchant and landowner from Rouen, Normandy, who lived in the late 14th century. Another notable figure was Jean ABRY (1532-1604), a French lawyer and jurist who served as a magistrate in the Parlement of Normandy and authored several legal treatises.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, several members of the ABRY family rose to prominence in various fields. Pierre ABRY (1585-1646) was a French Jesuit priest and theologian who taught at the University of Paris and authored several religious works. Jacques ABRY (1620-1692) was a noted French engraver and artist who produced numerous etchings and engravings for books and publications.

In the 18th century, Michel ABRY (1725-1798) was a French author and educator who wrote several successful educational works, including a popular French grammar book that was widely used in schools across Europe.

Throughout history, the surname ABRY has been associated with individuals from various professions and backgrounds, including soldiers, artists, scholars, and clergymen. While the name may not be as widely known as some other French surnames, it has left a lasting impact on the cultural and historical fabric of France.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Abry

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Abry.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Abry was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Abry has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Abry was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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