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

Guidry, 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 Guidry surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Guidry in America

Guidry is the 1739th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Guidry surname appeared 20,600 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 7 people would have the surname Guidry.

We can also compare 2010 data for Guidry 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 Guidry

The surname Guidry originated from France and is believed to have its roots in the Normandy region. It is thought to be derived from the Old French word "guidon," meaning a standard or banner, which was often carried by a guide or leader in military campaigns. The earliest known spelling of the name was "Guidon" or "Guidoné."

The name is first mentioned in historical records dating back to the 11th century, during the time of the Norman Conquest of England. It is believed that individuals bearing this surname may have accompanied William the Conqueror and his Norman forces during the invasion of England in 1066.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land and property conducted in England in 1086 by order of William the Conqueror. The entry mentions a "Guidon de Brocqueville" as a landholder in the county of Wiltshire.

In the 13th century, the name appears in various spellings, such as "Guidon," "Guydon," and "Guyden," in records from the Normandy region of France. These records suggest that the name may have been associated with individuals who held positions of authority or leadership, perhaps as military guides or standard-bearers.

Notable individuals with the surname Guidry throughout history include:

1. Jean Guidry (c. 1680-1756), a French-Canadian settler and farmer who was among the early pioneers of the Acadian colony in present-day Nova Scotia.

2. Pierre Guidry (1745-1818), a French-Canadian fur trader and explorer who played a significant role in the early exploration and settlement of the Louisiana Territory.

3. Émilie Guidry (1823-1892), a renowned Cajun folk artist and weaver from Louisiana, known for her intricate and colorful textiles.

4. Édouard Guidry (1864-1942), a French-American educator and author who contributed to the preservation of Cajun culture and language in Louisiana.

5. Lucille Guidry (1909-1999), an influential Cajun musician and songwriter from Louisiana, celebrated for her contributions to the Cajun music tradition.

While the name Guidry is most commonly associated with the Acadian and Cajun populations of Louisiana and parts of Canada, it has also spread to other regions through migration and intermarriage over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Guidry

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

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

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