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

Kry, 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 Kry surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kry in America

Kry is the 114424th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kry surname appeared 153 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 Kry.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kry 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 Kry

The surname KRY originated in France during the early Middle Ages, derived from the Old French word "crier," meaning "to call out" or "to proclaim." This surname likely emerged as a descriptive name for a town crier or herald whose occupation involved making public announcements or proclamations.

During the 13th century, the name KRY appeared in several historical records and documents, particularly in the northern regions of France. One notable reference is found in the cartulary of the Abbey of Saint-Bertin, where a certain Jehan le Kry is mentioned as a witness to a land transaction in the year 1278.

The earliest recorded bearer of the name KRY was likely Robert le Kry, born around 1210 in the village of Boves, near Amiens in Picardy. He was a respected town crier and is believed to have been among the first to bear this surname.

In the 14th century, the name KRY began to spread beyond the borders of France. Historical records show that a family bearing this surname settled in the Low Countries (modern-day Belgium and the Netherlands) during this period. One notable figure from this era was Gilles Kry, a renowned bell-maker born in Tournai, Belgium, around 1350.

By the 15th century, the surname KRY had also taken root in England, likely brought over by French immigrants or Norman settlers. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name in England can be found in the Chancery Rolls of 1445, which mention a John Kry from Lincolnshire.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname KRY. One of the most prominent was François Kry (1589-1670), a French theologian and scholar who served as the rector of the University of Paris in the mid-17th century. Another distinguished bearer of the name was Pierre Kry (1712-1789), a French architect who designed several notable buildings in Paris, including the Église Saint-Sulpice.

In the 19th century, the KRY surname gained further recognition with the birth of Léon Kry (1823-1895), a French painter and illustrator known for his romantic landscapes and depictions of rural life. Another notable figure from this era was Émile Kry (1848-1927), a prominent French lawyer and politician who served as a member of the National Assembly.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kry

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

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

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