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

Ary, 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 Ary surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ary in America

Ary is the 17182nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ary surname appeared 1,648 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Ary.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ary 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 Ary

The surname ARY has its origins in France, with records indicating it first emerged in the late 11th or early 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old French word "ari", meaning "plowed field" or "cultivated land". This suggests the name likely originated among agricultural families or those residing in rural areas of France.

One of the earliest known references to the name ARY can be found in the Cartulaire de Saint-Père de Chartres, a medieval manuscript from the 12th century. This document mentions a person named Petrus Ari, suggesting the name was in use by at least the 1100s.

Another notable early record is from the Livre des Bourgeois d'Arras, a register of citizens in the town of Arras, France, dating back to the early 13th century. This document includes several individuals with the surname ARY, indicating the name had spread to various regions of northern France by that time.

In the 14th century, records show the name ARY appearing in various spellings, such as Arie, Ary, and Arry. This variation in spelling was common during this period, as standardized spelling conventions had not yet been established.

One notable figure bearing the ARY surname was Jean Ary, a French physician born in Normandy in the late 15th century (c. 1480-1547). He was a respected medical practitioner and author of several works on medicine and anatomy.

Another early bearer of the name was Guillaume Ary, a French poet and playwright who lived in the 16th century (c. 1515-1589). He was a member of the Pléiade, a group of influential Renaissance poets in France.

In the 17th century, the ARY surname can be found in various regions of France, including Paris, Normandy, and Brittany. During this time, some variations of the name emerged, such as Arry and Airy.

One notable individual from this period was Nicolas Ary, a French painter born in Paris in 1639 (1639-1683). He was known for his historical and religious paintings, and his works can be found in several French churches and museums.

In the 18th century, the ARY name continued to be present in various parts of France. One noteworthy bearer was Jacques-François Ary, a French architect born in 1728 (1728-1805). He was involved in the design and construction of several notable buildings in Paris, including the Panthéon and the Church of Saint-Sulpice.

As the name spread beyond France, it can be found in other parts of Europe and eventually in various parts of the world through immigration. However, its origins and earliest recorded bearers can be traced back to medieval France, where it emerged as a surname derived from the Old French word "ari".

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ary

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

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

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