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

Landy, 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 Landy surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Landy in America

Landy is the 12525th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Landy surname appeared 2,474 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 Landy.

We can also compare 2010 data for Landy 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 Landy

The surname Landy is of English origin, with roots that can be traced back to the early medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "land," which referred to a landowner or someone who held a significant amount of property.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of landowners and properties in England compiled in 1086 under the orders of William the Conqueror. The Domesday Book mentions a landowner named Radulfus de Landa, which suggests that the name was already in use by the late 11th century.

During the Middle Ages, the name Landy was particularly prevalent in the counties of Lincolnshire and Yorkshire, where many individuals bearing this surname were recorded in various historical documents, such as parish registers and tax rolls.

In the 13th century, a notable figure named Sir John Landy served as the Sheriff of Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire, indicating that the family had gained significant social and political standing by that time.

Another prominent individual with the surname Landy was Sir Thomas Landy, who lived in the 15th century and served as a member of the English Parliament during the reign of Henry VI.

During the 16th century, the name Landy appeared in various spellings, including Landey, Laundy, and Laundie, reflecting the fluid nature of surname spellings in that era.

In the 17th century, a renowned mathematician and astronomer named John Landy made significant contributions to the fields of mathematics and astronomy. He was born in 1610 and is credited with developing advanced methods for calculating the positions of celestial bodies.

The 18th century saw the rise of William Landy, a noted English poet and playwright who was born in 1733. His works, including several popular plays and collections of poems, were widely celebrated during his lifetime.

In the 19th century, Sir George Landy, born in 1812, was a prominent British military officer who served in the Crimean War and later became a Member of Parliament.

Throughout its history, the surname Landy has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including landowners, government officials, military leaders, scholars, and artists, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and achievements of those who have borne this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Landy

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

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

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