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

Laury, 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 Laury surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Laury in America

Laury is the 19614th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Laury surname appeared 1,375 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 Laury.

We can also compare 2010 data for Laury 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 Laury

The surname Laury is believed to have originated in France during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old French word "laurier," which means "laurel tree." The laurel tree was a symbol of victory and honor in ancient Greek and Roman civilizations, and it is likely that the name was initially given as a surname to individuals who lived near a laurel grove or worked with laurel leaves.

The earliest known record of the name Laury can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land ownership in England conducted in 1086 by order of William the Conqueror. The name appears as "de Laurei," referring to a family from a place called Laurey or Laury.

During the Middle Ages, the name Laury was primarily concentrated in the regions of Normandy and Brittany in France. Some variations of the spelling included Laurie, Laurie, and Laurey. These variations likely arose due to regional dialects and the inconsistent spelling conventions of the time.

One notable individual with the surname Laury was Jean-Baptiste Laury, a French sculptor who lived from 1693 to 1756. He was known for his intricate wood carvings and his work can be seen in several churches and cathedrals throughout France.

Another prominent figure was Pierre Laury, a French politician and lawyer who lived from 1767 to 1834. He served as a member of the National Convention during the French Revolution and played a significant role in the drafting of the Civil Code of 1804, also known as the Napoleonic Code.

In England, one of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Laury was William de Laury, who was mentioned in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire in 1203. The Pipe Rolls were financial records kept by the English Exchequer during the medieval period.

During the 16th century, the name Laury appeared in the records of the town of Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of William Shakespeare. One notable individual from this time was John Laury, a landowner and farmer who lived from 1543 to 1612.

In the 18th century, a prominent figure with the surname Laury was Thomas Laury, an English poet and playwright who lived from 1758 to 1838. He was known for his satirical works and his critiques of contemporary society.

While the surname Laury is not as common today as it once was, it has a rich history spanning several centuries and multiple countries. Its origins can be traced back to the medieval period in France, and it has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including artists, politicians, and landowners.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Laury

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

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

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