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

Charry, 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 Charry surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Charry in America

Charry is the 64559th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Charry surname appeared 308 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 Charry.

We can also compare 2010 data for Charry 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 Charry

The surname Charry has its origins in the French language, and it is believed to have originated in the northern regions of France, particularly in the areas around Normandy and Brittany, during the Middle Ages.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Charry can be traced back to the 12th century, when it appeared in the historical records of the town of Cherbourg in Normandy. This suggests that the name may have been derived from a place name or a local topographical feature.

In the 13th century, a prominent figure named Robert Charry was mentioned in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land ownership and taxation commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This entry provides evidence of the name's early establishment in the Norman region.

During the 14th century, the surname Charry was also found in various medieval manuscripts and records from the regions of Brittany and Normandy. For example, a nobleman named Jean Charry was recorded as a landowner in the town of Avranches in 1347.

As the centuries progressed, the name Charry continued to spread across France and other parts of Europe, with variations in spelling emerging, such as Chary, Charrie, and Charrié. One notable figure bearing this surname was the French philosopher and mathematician René Descartes (1596-1650), whose mother's maiden name was Jeanne Charry.

Another notable individual with the surname Charry was the French explorer and navigator Jacques Charry (1678-1741), who was instrumental in mapping the coasts of South America and the Caribbean islands during the early 18th century.

In the 19th century, a prominent French artist named Eugène Charry (1822-1896) gained recognition for his landscape paintings and portraits, which were exhibited in prestigious salons and galleries throughout Paris.

Additionally, the name Charry can be traced to the Italian region of Piedmont, where it is believed to have been derived from the town of Chieri, located near Turin. One notable bearer of this surname was the Italian lawyer and statesman Gian Francesco Charry (1540-1612), who served as a diplomat and ambassador for the Duchy of Savoy.

Over the centuries, the surname Charry has spread across various countries and continents, reflecting the migrations and settlements of individuals bearing this name. While its exact origins may be subject to debate, the name's deep roots in the French and Italian regions have contributed to its rich historical significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Charry

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

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

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