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

Leandry, 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 Leandry surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Leandry in America

Leandry is the 86981st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Leandry surname appeared 214 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 Leandry.

We can also compare 2010 data for Leandry 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 Leandry

The surname Leandry has its origins in France, specifically in the northern region of Normandy. It is believed to have emerged as early as the 11th century during the Norman conquest of England. The name is derived from the Old French term "l'elandre," which refers to a type of willow tree found in the region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Leandry can be traced back to the Domesday Book, a comprehensive land survey commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This document mentions a landowner named Robert de Lelandre, whose name is likely an earlier spelling variation of Leandry.

In the 13th century, records show that a notable figure named Geoffroy de Leandry served as a knight in the court of King Louis IX of France. He participated in the Seventh Crusade and was known for his valor and bravery on the battlefield.

During the 16th century, the Leandry name gained prominence in the town of Livarot, Normandy, where a family of landowners and merchants bearing this surname played a significant role in the local economy. One of the most prominent members of this family was Jacques Leandry (1520-1589), a successful wool merchant who established a thriving trade network across Europe.

In the 17th century, the Leandry name made its way to England, where a family with this surname settled in the county of Hampshire. One of their descendants, William Leandry (1675-1741), became a respected scholar and author, known for his works on classical literature and philosophy.

Another notable figure with the Leandry surname was Marie-Antoinette Leandry (1785-1852), a French novelist and playwright who gained recognition for her literary works depicting the struggles and societal challenges faced by women during her time.

Over the centuries, the Leandry surname has evolved and spread across various regions, with variations in spelling such as Leandri, Leandrie, and Leandry. Despite its French origins, the name has been adopted by families in other countries, including England, Canada, and the United States.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Leandry

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

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

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