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

Candray, 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 Candray surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Candray in America

Candray is the 115034th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Candray surname appeared 152 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 Candray.

We can also compare 2010 data for Candray 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 Candray

The surname CANDRAY is believed to have originated in the Normandy region of northern France during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old French word "candrel," which referred to a type of soldier or archer.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The entry "Robertus Candre" is listed as a landowner in the county of Lincolnshire.

During the 12th century, a notable bearer of the name was Sir William CANDRAY, a knight who fought alongside Richard the Lionheart during the Third Crusade (1189-1192). He is mentioned in several contemporary chronicles for his bravery and military prowess.

In the 14th century, the CANDRAY family established themselves in the village of Candray, located in the French province of Picardy. This village likely took its name from the family, further cementing the connection between the surname and the region.

One of the most prominent figures with the CANDRAY surname was Jean CANDRAY (1480-1555), a French Renaissance scholar and humanist. He was a prolific writer and translator, known for his works on philosophy, theology, and classical literature.

Another notable individual was Jacques CANDRAY (1610-1678), a French explorer and navigator. He is credited with mapping and charting several islands in the Caribbean Sea, as well as contributing to the early exploration of the Gulf of Mexico.

In England, the surname CANDRAY can be traced back to the Norman Conquest, when many French families accompanied William the Conqueror and settled in various parts of the country. One such family was the CANDRAYs of Yorkshire, who established themselves as landowners and respected members of the local gentry.

Sir Thomas CANDRAY (1540-1620) was a prominent figure during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. He served as a Member of Parliament and was knighted for his services to the Crown.

Throughout the centuries, the CANDRAY surname has undergone various spelling variations, including Candray, Candrey, Candrie, and Candry. These variations reflect the linguistic and regional differences in pronunciation and recording practices over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Candray

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

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

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