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

Andry, 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 Andry surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Andry in America

Andry is the 23084th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Andry surname appeared 1,107 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 Andry.

We can also compare 2010 data for Andry 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 Andry

The surname Andry has its origins in France, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the personal name André, which itself comes from the Greek name Andreas, meaning "manly" or "brave." The earliest recorded use of the name Andry can be found in the medieval records of the northern regions of France, particularly in the areas of Normandy and Picardy.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Jean Andry, a French physician and author who lived from 1659 to 1742. He is best known for his work "Traité de la Génération des Vers dans le Corps de l'Homme" (Treatise on the Generation of Worms in the Human Body), published in 1700.

Another notable figure with the surname Andry was Nicolas Andry de Boisregard, a French lawyer and writer who lived from 1658 to 1742. He is remembered for his satirical works, including "Les Avantures de Monsieur Robert Chevalier, dit de Beauchêne, Capitaine de Flibustiers dans la Nouvelle-France" (The Adventures of Mr. Robert Chevalier, called de Beauchêne, Captain of Filibusters in New France), published in 1732.

In the 19th century, the name Andry was also associated with the French artist and illustrator, Gustave Andry (1816-1904). He is particularly known for his illustrations in the works of Victor Hugo and Honoré de Balzac.

Moving into the 20th century, one of the most famous bearers of the name was François Andry (1900-1951), a French journalist and writer. He is best known for his novel "La Révolte des Moines" (The Revolt of the Monks), published in 1928.

Another notable figure was René Andry (1921-2004), a French writer and journalist who specialized in science fiction and fantasy literature. He is particularly remembered for his contributions to the magazine "Fiction" and for his novels, such as "Les Mondes Parallèles" (Parallel Worlds), published in 1958.

The surname Andry has a rich history and has been borne by many notable individuals throughout the centuries, particularly in France. While its origins can be traced back to the Middle Ages, the name has endured and continues to be associated with various fields, including literature, art, and journalism.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Andry

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

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 Andry 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 Andry 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 Andry was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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