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

Lurry, 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 Lurry surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lurry in America

Lurry is the 26451st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lurry surname appeared 923 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 Lurry.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lurry 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 Lurry

The surname LURRY has its origins in England, tracing back to the late 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "lorrig," meaning a strip of land or woodland clearing. The name was initially associated with individuals who lived or worked on such land parcels.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the LURRY surname can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1195, where a person named Willelmus de Lurrye is mentioned. This entry suggests that the name was already established in that region during the late 12th century.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in various forms, such as Luri, Lury, and Lurye, reflecting the variations in spelling common during that period. The Hundred Rolls of 1273 contain a reference to a John de Lury, who held land in Oxfordshire.

During the 14th century, the LURRY surname gained prominence, with several notable individuals bearing the name. One such person was Sir John Lurry, a knight who served in the retinue of Edward III during the Hundred Years' War. He fought in the Battle of Crécy in 1346 and was granted lands in Berkshire for his service.

In the 15th century, the LURRY name was associated with the village of Lury in Northamptonshire. The parish records from that time mention several families with the surname, including the Lurrys of Lury Manor, who were landowners in the area.

Towards the end of the 16th century, a prominent figure named William Lurry (1543-1609) emerged. He was a successful merchant and alderman in the City of London, known for his philanthropic endeavors and support of various charitable causes.

Another notable individual was Sir Thomas Lurry (1617-1678), a member of the English gentry and a staunch Royalist during the English Civil War. He fought alongside King Charles I and was knighted for his loyalty and bravery.

In the 18th century, the LURRY surname continued to be found in various parts of England, with families residing in counties such as Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, and Northamptonshire. One notable figure from this period was John Lurry (1712-1783), a renowned architect who designed several churches and country estates in the Georgian style.

As the centuries progressed, the LURRY surname spread across England and beyond, with some families emigrating to other parts of the world, including North America and Australia. However, its roots can be traced back to the ancient woodlands and clearings of medieval England, where the name first originated.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lurry

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

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Lurry, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!