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

Garry, 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 Garry surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Garry in America

Garry is the 9461st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Garry surname appeared 3,439 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 Garry.

We can also compare 2010 data for Garry 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 Garry

The surname Garry originated in Scotland during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Scottish Gaelic word "garbh," which means "rough" or "rugged," likely referring to the harsh terrain of the Scottish Highlands where the name first emerged. The name was often associated with people who lived in remote, mountainous areas.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Garry can be found in the Exchequer Rolls of Scotland from the late 13th century, where it appears as "Garvie." This spelling variation highlights the evolution of the name over time.

In the 14th century, the name Garry was particularly prevalent in the regions of Aberdeenshire and Kincardineshire, where several families bearing this surname were recorded in local charters and land records.

A notable historical figure with the surname Garry was Sir Thomas Garry, a Scottish nobleman who lived in the late 16th century. He was a loyal supporter of King James VI of Scotland and played a significant role in the political affairs of the time.

Another prominent individual was Robert Garry, a Scottish philosopher and educator who lived in the 18th century (1728-1794). He was a respected scholar and served as a professor at Marischal College in Aberdeen.

In the 19th century, the name Garry was associated with several influential figures, including James Garry (1808-1879), a Scottish architect who designed numerous notable buildings in Glasgow and Edinburgh.

Additionally, John Garry (1843-1921) was a Scottish engineer and inventor who contributed significantly to the development of early steam engines and locomotives.

The surname Garry can also be traced to the place name "Garry Bridge" in Perthshire, Scotland, which likely derived its name from the Gaelic word "garbh" referring to the rugged terrain surrounding the area.

Throughout history, the surname Garry has maintained its Scottish heritage and has been carried by individuals across various professions, from nobility and academics to architects and engineers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Garry

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

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

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